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7 8 9 E-mail addresses of local newspapers, TV stations and radio stations in Excel format. If the MO or the entrant intends to handle all local and national publicity for the project, include a statement to this effect (include on CD-ROM). Eleven compiled copies of a press release (up to two pages, double-spaced) clearly and concisely describing the project and the entrant’s participation, reflecting on factors listed in point # 4. In addition, point out the value of the project to the community, identify the number of people served, cost savings, etc. No reference to other awards should be included in the submitted materials (include on CD-ROM). One copy of the CD-ROM must also be included in the envelope. Disks must be properly labeled to indicate the firm name, the project name, and the category. Be sure to test your CDs on different computers to ensure they are not machine dependent. The CD-ROMs must be read-only (CD-R) and should include the following items in order and titled as shown: 01 Official entry form 02 Client/owner letter 03 Executive summary 04 Project description 05 Six photos or graphics 06 Photographic display panel (small version) 07 E-mail addresses in Excel format 08 Press release 09 PowerPoint file with a total of eight slides including a title slide with the name of the project followed by Photos 1 - 6 and the small version of the photographic display panel. This PowerPoint file will support the presentation of your project to the judges. No sound or animation is permitted. No preset timing or slide show sequencing should be embedded. A sample PowerPoint presentation is downloadable from the EEA website. b) back lamination is 5 mil; and c) panel is no more than 5-6 mil for a total of 15-16 mil in thickness. Framed or mounted panels will NOT be accepted. 2 3 4 5 6 Four, 9-inch long strips of Velcro (the hook side only) must be placed on the back of panel, at the top and bottom near each corner of the panel. Maximum of six photos and/or graphics shall be used on the panel. Each image shall be a minimum of 7” x 5” or 35 sq. in. A background photo is not considered a photograph. Minimum 32 pt. type for text or descriptions and minimum 28 pt. type for captions and graphics. ACEC logo (download from the ACEC website), title and location of the study or project, client/owner’s name and location, and entering firm’s name and location (minimum 32 pt. type) shall be indicated on the front of the panel. Leave a 2”x 2” space in the upper right-hand corner of the panel that is free of text or images but carries the panel’s background scheme through this space. This blank space should not be left as a white square. This space will be used by the ACEC EEA Committee to code the entry so any words or graphics in this area will be hidden once the panel is coded. 7 The firm name, the firm address, the project name, and the category shall be indicated on the back of the panel. Note: If facilities for production of the photographic display panel are not available in your area, contact Daisy Nappier at ACEC for sources. Official Entry Form Comments: If your firm was responsible for the entire project, then the Entrant’s portion of the Total Project Budget should equal the Total Project Budget. If your firm was not responsible for the entire project, then the Entrant’s Portion of the Total Project Budget should be the amount of the project budget your firm was responsible for. 10 One copy of the supplementary report containing the findings portrayed with graphs, drawings, etc. (mandatory for Category A Entries only) III. PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY PANEL Panel text and photos should demonstrate the challenges, solutions and innovative uniqueness of key project elements. The panel should be prepared with high-quality photos and graphics with minimal text (250 words maximum). The photographic panel should meet the following requirements: SHIPPING This information is about project costs, not firm fees. Ship all materials to: American Council of Engineering Companies Attn: Daisy Nappier 1015 15th Street, N.W., 8th Floor Washington, D.C., 20005-2605 All materials must be received no later than January 11, 2008. CHECKLIST: Please review the checklist on the ACEC website to ensure you have included all of your materials before submitting your entry to ACEC. Panels must be shipped in mailing tubes. 1 Panel shall be 30” x 30” square display material, which has a matte finish and laminated over the front and back as follows: a) front lamination is 5 mil; W W W. A C E C . O R G

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