1. Online

2. By Mail

Enter online

1. Download a PDF of the Official Entry Forms that can be filled out in Adobe Acrobat.

2. Complete the Official Entry Form, one per project, using Adobe Acrobat. (Note: while Adobe Reader will allow you to fill in and print the form, it will not allow you to save your completed form.)

a. Entry materials become the property of NASFM and will not be returned. Entrants grant NASFM permission to use all electronic images for publicity purposes by their signature on this document.

b. The early-bird deadline is Dec. 15, 2005. The final deadline is Jan. 13, 2006. Entry fees for entries received by Dec. 15 are $250 per submission ($100 per submission for NASFM members). Thereafter, entries are $450 per submission ($250 for NASFM members).

3. Select the best Category for your entry (if entering ONLY a Store Fixture, use Store Fixture as your category).

4. Your entry should include:

a. A Project Description Form (excluding questions, word count not to exceed 250 words). Your project will score better if the format is followed exactly. A Project Description is NOT required if you are ONLY entering the store fixtures (see b below).

b. A Store Fixture Description Form, IF you are entering store fixtures from one retail project into the Store Fixture category (Project Description form not required), OR paying $50 extra to submit the fixtures for a project entered in the store or shop competition (both a Project Description Form for the overall project AND a Store Fixture Description Form for the store fixtures are required).

c. A list of Contributing Companies completed as accurately as possible. (Do not include suppliers of flooring, mannequins, lights, ceiling tile, etc.) Do include architects, designers, fixture manufacturers, general contractors, photographers, and retailers. Information should be approved for the program and press and web coverage. Entrant is responsible for the collection and accurate reporting of all contributing companies.

d. Four to six electronic images per submission uploaded directly to NASFM. Department stores and Big Box “Specialty Stores Over 25,000 Sq. Ft.” only may submit as many as eight images. Name each electronic image with the first six characters of the project name followed by the number of the preferred viewing sequence. All images must be at least 300 pixels/inch at a size of eight inches wide, provided in JPG or TIFF file format. Higher resolution is preferred.

5. Contact Debra Dean at NASFM, 954-893-7300, ext. 21, to set up an ID and password that will allow you to upload your images directly to NASFM.

6. Upload completed entry forms and numbered electronic images. Please allow time for this process – uploading large images can be slow. If entering more than one project, upload each entry separately.

7. You will receive an e-mail confirming that your images and entry form have been successfully uploaded. If you do not receive this confirmation, either try uploading the images again, or contact NASFM at 954-893-7300, ext. 21.

8. Click on the Retail Design Awards movie at www.nasfm.org after February 15, 2006, for a list of winning companies and entries.

Enter by mail

1. Download a PDF of the Official Entry Forms that can be filled out in Adobe Acrobat and printed, or request a printed copy of the entry packet from NASFM.

2. Complete and sign the Official Entry Form, one per project.

a. Entry materials become the property of NASFM and will not be returned. Entrants grant NASFM permission to use all electronic images for publicity purposes by their signature on this document.

b. The early-bird deadline is Dec. 15, 2005. The final deadline is Jan. 13, 2006. Entry fees for entries received by Dec. 15 are $250 per submission ($100 per submission for NASFM members). Thereafter, entries are $450 per submission ($250 for NASFM members).

3. Select the best Category for your entry (if entering ONLY a Store Fixture, use Store Fixture as your category).

4. Your entry should include:

a. A Project Description Form (excluding questions, word count not to exceed 250 words). Your project will score better if the format is followed exactly. A Project Description is NOT required if you are ONLY entering the store fixtures (see b below).

b. A Store Fixture Description Form, IF you are entering store fixtures from one retail project into the Store Fixture category (Project Description form not required), OR paying $50 extra to submit the fixtures for a project entered in the store or shop competition (both a Project Description Form for the overall project AND a Store Fixture Description Form for the store fixtures are required).

c. A list of Contributing Companies completed as accurately as possible. (Do not include suppliers of flooring, mannequins, lights, ceiling tile, etc.) Do include architects, designers, fixture manufacturers, general contractors, photographers, and retailers. Information should be approved for the program and press and web coverage. Entrant is responsible for the collection and accurate reporting of all contributing companies.

d. Four to six electronic images per submission mailed on a CD. Department stores and Big Box “Specialty Stores Over 25,000 Sq. Ft.” only may submit as many as eight. Name each electronic image with the first six characters of the project name followed by the number of the preferred viewing sequence. All images must be at least 300 pixels/inch at a size of eight inches wide, provided in JPG or TIFF file format. Higher resolution is preferred.

5. Mail entry materials and CDs to:

National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers
Retail Design Awards 2006
3595 Sheridan St., Suite 200
Hollywood, FL 33021-3657
954-893-7300 (if overnighting)

6. Click on the Retail Design Awards movie at www.nasfm.org after February 15, 2006, for a list of winning companies and entries.