IIDA Georgia - Best of the Best (bob) Forum Design Awards 2011
Online, November 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Get ready as the IIDA Georgia Chapter hosts the 6th annual Best of the Best (bob) Forum Design Awards to recognize excellence in design and to promote creativity in the design community. The Georgia chapter strives to encourage designers to continuously push boundaries and exceed expectations with designs that captivate and engage a sense of wonder.
The competition is open to any current or pending IIDA Georgia professional or student member for projects completed after January 1, 2008 (prior publication of project entries does not affect eligibility). Professional projects can be submitted in ten forum categories, which include: corporate, healthcare, hospitality, institutional, government, retail, residential, assembly, historic preservation, and education & research. One professional award is presented in each forum, with the Best of the Best Award presented for the best project amongst the forum winners. Student awards are presented in 4 forum categories, which include: undergraduate team & individual and graduate team & individual.
The first Call for Entry for bob 2011 went live on October 20, 2010. Entry forms, registration fees, and submission information are available on the IIDA Georgia Chapter website at www.iidageorgia.org. Each application MUST submit an entry form in order to receive a registration number and submittal package. Please contact Jamie Francolini (jfrancolini@humanscale.com) for registration numbers and submission packages. Please see below for deadlines:
• Professional Entry Form & Registration Deadline - 5:00pm on November 19, 2010
• Student Entry Form & Registration Deadline - 5:00pm on November 17, 2010
• Professional Submissions Deadline - 5:00pm on December 17, 2010
• Student Submissions Deadline - 5:00pm on January 7, 2011
The 2011 bob Awards will be held at Opera in Atlanta, GA. The night will conjure up the disco days of the 1970's with special entertainment, food, libations, and surprises throughout the evening to keep everyone groovin'. The chapter is actively seeking sponsorships, and tables and lounges are still available. Please contact Kathryn Patterson (kpatterson@humanscale.com) for sponsorship information. Limited Individual ticket sales will be available on the IIDA Georgia Chapter website in January 2011.
The bob Forum Design Awards gives much deserved recognition to IIDA members of Georgia's A&D community. Come out and support design excellence while enjoying a fabulous evening amongst your design peers. Please visit IIDA Georgia's website (www.iidageorgia.org) for more information and relevant contacts.
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