PURPOSE

The purpose of the CFSEI Awards Program is to publicly acknowledge outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation, and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel and to publicly acknowledge individuals who have volunteered their time and talent to the CFS industry.

The winners of the 2016 CFSEI Design and Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the 2016 CFSEI Expo being held on May 23 and 24 in Annapolis, Maryland.  Currently there are three categories: project, product/software and distinguished service.

AWARD CATEGORY I

Project:  Projects that exemplify excellence in the structural design of new or renovated structures utilizing CFS products.  Awards will be given to eligible projects at the discretion of the Awards Committee regardless of the total number of projects submitted.

1^st Place

Winning entry will receive one free CFSEI Expo registration, one free CFSEI membership, an award, public recognition via trade publications and social media, recognition on CFSEI web site and a 10 minute opportunity to present the project summary at the CFSEI Expo.

 2^nd Place

Winning entry will receive 50% off one CFSEI Expo registration, one free CFSEI membership, public recognition via trade publications and social media, and a 10 minute opportunity to present the project summary at the CFSEI Expo.

3^rd Place

Winning entry will receive one free CFSEI membership, public recognition via trade publications and social media, and a 10 minute opportunity to present the project summary at the CFSEI Expo.

AWARD CATEGORY II

Product:  Any product or software development that has made a positive impact on a cold-formed steel project in 2015. Awards will be given to an eligible product and/or software at the discretion of the Awards Committee regardless of the total number of entries submitted. Winner(s) will receive one free CFSEI membership, an award, public recognition via trade publications and social media, and recognition on CFSEI web site.  Winner(s) will also be required to present a 10 minute product summary at the CFSEI Expo.

 AWARD CATEGORY III

Distinguished Service: To acknowledge the contributions of an individual who has volunteered their time, talent, and resources to the CFS industry.  One Distinguished Service Award will be given.

JUDGING CRITERIA AWARD CATEGORY I

Entries will be judged on demonstrated excellence and achievement in the use of cold-formed steel based on the following criteria:

1. Design creativity
2. Technical innovation
3. And overall project excellence in cold-formed steel utilization.

JUDGING CRITERIA AWARD CATEGORY II

Entries will be judged on demonstrated excellence and achievement in the use of cold-formed steel based on the following criteria:

1. Design creativity
2. Technical innovation
3. And industry impact.

 The Committee members will include two CFSEI member professional engineers, a professor of structural engineering, a licensed architect, and a licensed contractor.

JUDGING CRITERIA AWARD CATEGORY III

Judging criteria for the Distinguished Service Award will be based on the following criteria:

1. Résumé / CV of the nominated individual
2. Testimonial of the nominator

The CFSEI Executive Committee will select the Distinguished Service Award recipient.

RULES OF ELIGIBILITY

1. Any project, product or software for cold-formed framing is eligible.
2. The project’s construction must have been completed in 2015.
3. Entrants may submit more than one project.
4. Projects previously submitted are eligible for resubmission; however, prior winners are not eligible.
5. The Distinguished Service award nominee must be a CFSEI member in good standing.  CFSEI and SFA paid staff and members of the CFSEI Executive Committee are not eligible for nomination; paid consultants are eligible for consideration.  Nominations must be made by an individual other than the nominee.
6. The entrant is solely responsible for any matters regarding confidentiality agreements related to the project.
7. All entry materials will become the sole property of CFSEI, which reserves the right to publish some or all of the entry material.  The entrant warrants that s/he may legally transfer all publishing rights of any photos, renderings, or drawings submitted to CFSEI.  As well, by entering the Awards Program, the entrant grants a royalty and compensation free license to CFSEI to disseminate or publish any copy righted material submitted; the entrant also grants CFSEI the right to publish the names of the award recipients.
8. Projects or individuals that do not meet eligibility requirements will not be considered for judging.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

All entry packets shall be submitted in electronic form on a USB Flash Drive, CD or DVD and include the following:

CATEGORY I

• 1 page project description summary
• Low-resolution photos/details or renderings (approximately 4” x 5” @ 72 ppi, saved as JPEGs) of the project.

 CATEGORY II

• 1 page product or software description illustrating impact on real projects utilizing cold-formed steel framing. Provide photos, details or models as needed to illustrate.
• Low-resolution photos/details or renderings (approximately 4” x 5” @ 72 ppi, saved as JPEGs) of the project.
  

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

• If you are submitting a nomination for the Distinguished Service Award, please provide a résumé or CV for the nominee in PDF format.
• Portrait photo.

 DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES

Entry packets must be received by 5:00 pm on March 30, 2016.  All entry packets should be clearly labeled “Submission for 2016 CFSEI Awards Program” and delivered or mailed to the following address:

Electronic submissions are also acceptable, please contact [email protected] for instructions.

DOWNLOAD FORMS

• Instructions

• Award Category  I - Project
• Award Category II - Product or Software
• Award Category III - Distinguished Service

Upon receipt of a complete entry submission, CFSEI will send an email confirming such receipt.  Representative of winning entries will be notified by e-mail not later than April 8, 2016.  The CFSEI 2016 Awards Program winners will be recognized as a part of the May 2016 CFSEI annual meeting.  Representatives of the winning entries and the Distinguished Service Award recipient will be asked to make brief presentations or statements upon receiving their awards.  If you have any questions or need clarification about the awards program requirements, please contact Maribeth Rizzuto at [email protected]  or by telephone 800-797-8335.