TWO WAYS TO ENTER

1. Online

2. By Mail

ENTER ONLINE

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

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

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

b. The early-bird deadline is Dec. 15, 2008. The final deadline is Jan. 15, 2009. Entry fees for entries received by Dec. 15 are $250 per submission ($100 per submission for for all A.R.E. members). Thereafter, entries are $450 per submission (($250 for all A.R.E. members).

3. Select the best Category for your entry (if entering ONLY a store fixture, use Store Fixture as your category; if entering ONLY a visual element, use Visual Presentation 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 project in the Store Fixture or Visual Presentation categories (see b below).

b. A Store Fixture/Visual Presentation Description Form, IF you are entering your project solely into the Store Fixture or Visual Presentation categories OR paying $50 extra for consideration of all store fixtures and visual elements.

c. A list of Contributing Companies completed as accurately as possible. Include all architects (except for Architects of Record), designers (including lighting designers if applicable), store fixture and visual presentation suppliers, general contractors, photographers, and retailers. Information should be approved for the program and for 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 A.R.E. Department stores and “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 A.R.E., 954-893-7300, ext. 4800, to set up an ID and password that will allow you to upload your images directly to A.R.E. If you entered this competition last year, you can use the same ID and Password this year.

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 A.R.E. at 954-893-7300, ext. 4800.

8. Click on the A.R.E. Design Awards movie at www.retailenvironments.org after Feb. 10, 2009, 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 or recent versions of Adobe Reader.

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

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

b. The early-bird deadline is Dec. 15, 2008. The final deadline is Jan. 15, 2009. Entry fees for entries received by Dec. 15 are $250 per submission (($100 per submission for all A.R.E. members). Thereafter, entries are $450 per submission (($250 for all A.R.E. members).

3. Select the best Category for your entry (if entering ONLY a store fixture, use Store Fixture as your category; if entering ONLY a visual element, use Visual Presentation 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 project in the Store Fixture or Visual Presentation categories (see b below).

b. A Store Fixture/Visual Presentation Description Form, IF you are entering your project solely into the Store Fixture or Visual Presentation categories OR paying $50 extra for consideration of all store fixtures and visual elements.

c. A list of Contributing Companies completed as accurately as possible. Include all architects (except for Architects of Record), designers (including lighting designers if applicable), store fixture and visual presentation suppliers, general contractors, photographers, and retailers. Information should be approved for the program and for 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 A.R.E.. Department stores and “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. Mail entry materials and CDs to:

A.R.E. - Association for Retail Environments
2009 A.R.E. Design Awards
4651 Sheridan St., Suite 470
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-893-7300, ext. 4800 (if overnighting)

6. Click on the A.R.E. Design Awards movie at www.retailenvironments.org after Feb. 10, 2009, for a list of winning companies and entries.