Official Entry PacketCategory & Specialty Award Information, Prizes, Judging Criteria, Competition Guidelines, and Entry Checklist

Call for EntriesOpen exclusively to National Kitchen & Bath Association members.

Entries must be received at the NKBA headquarters no later than August 4th, 2017:• $75 Early bird entry fee (per project) must be received between June 1 - July 1, 2017• $90 entry fee (per project) must be received between July 2 - August 4, 2017

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Designer: Emily Miller, CKDCo-Designer: Thomas S. Trzcinski

Photo by: Craig Thompson

2018Design Competition Information

CategoriesPlease indicate the appropriate Category for your entry on the online entry form. In addition, if you wish to have your entry considered for a Specialty Award, check the appropriate box on the same entry form. One fee and one form is all that’s required for consideration in two areas.

The competition is divided into the following six main categories. Select the category that best characterizes your design(s).

• SmallKitchen(less than 150 sq. ft.)• MediumKitchen (150-350 sq. ft.)• LargeKitchen(more than 350 sq. ft.)• PowderRoom (must contain a sink and a toilet,

no tub or shower)• SmallBathroom(less than 55 sq. ft.)• LargeBathroom(more than 55 sq. ft.)

Note:• Open plan kitchens should be entered into an appropriate kitchen

category, based on sq. footage.

• While calculating sq. footage for kitchens, cook, prep and clean-upareas, family desk, casual built-in dining, island dining, and eat-inareas should be included where applicable.

• Master bathrooms should be entered into an appropriate bathroomcategory, based on sq. footage.

• While calculating sq. footage for bathrooms, water closet, vanity,and areas for bathing, shower, closet and dressing should beincluded where applicable.

• Projects may be moved to an alternate category, as deemedappropriate by the judging panel.

Category Awards• FirstPlace:$3,000•SecondPlace:$2,000•ThirdPlace:$1,000

Specialty AwardsAll Category winners will be automatically considered for the following:

• BestKitchen:$10,000•BestBath:$10,000Eligible projects can be entered for a chance to win the following: (see Competition Guidelines on page 3 and separate Entry Form)

• Before&After(KitchenandBath):$2,000• Outdoor Kitchens (Min. 200sq ft.):$2,000• UniversalDesign(KitchenorBath):$2,000

Honorary AwardsDesigner of Record with a primary industry segment of Builder/Remodeler on the entry form will automatically be considered for the following:

• Builder/RemodelerAward– In honor of Clay Lyon, CR, 2012

Honorable Mentions• One(1)projecttobeselectedforeachofthesixmaincategories

Competition Prizes*In addition to cash prizes, all Category, Specialty Award, and Honorary Award winners will receive:

• One (1) personalized award

• Two (2) tickets to awards ceremony held during KBIS 2018at Design and Construction Week® in Orlando, Florida

• One (1) KBIS 2018 show floor pass with entry to VFTI Conference

• One (1) KBIS 2018 guest show floor passIn addition to cash prizes and the items listed above, the BestKitchen and Best Bath Specialty Award winners will also receive:

• Two (2) free tickets to The BASH (held during KBIS 2018)• Honorable Mention winners will ONLY receive:

• One (1) certificate of appreciation

• One (1) ticket to awards ceremony held during KBIS 2018*Regardless of how many times you place.

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Designer: Cheryl Kees ClendenonPhoto by: Greg Riegler

• Budget-Friendly (Kitchen or Bath): $2,000(Kitchen: $40,000 or less, or Bath: $20,000 or less)

2018Design Competition Information (cont’d.)

WINNER Recognition• Winners announced at the NKBA Design Competition Awards

Ceremony during KBIS 2018.• Winning project photographs will be on display at the NKBA Booth

at KBIS 2018.• Featured in NKBA Magazine, NKBA websites and social

media properties.

• Included in a national press release to consumer and trade media.

• Possible features in local and national consumer and professional publications.

JudgingThe competition entries will be scored on the following five core areas:

1. Safety & Ergonomics

2. Elements & Principles of Design

3. Design Planning

4. Creativity

5. Presentation

Each of the industry experts selected to judge is either a Certified

Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD®), a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD®), a Certified Bath Designer (CBD®) or a Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD®). Judges are not eligible to enter the competition in the year of their service. Judges adhere to the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines with Access Standards when scoring entries. Note: Projects produced within the judges company are not eligible.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES• The individual entrant must be the Designer of Record on the project

and must be an NKBA member. Non-members must join theNKBA to enter the competition. Co-designers are not required to bemembers of the NKBA. (Maximum of two co-designers).

• If the entrant is not the owner of the business that billed the project, owner approval is required for eligibility. The owner is not required tobe a member of the NKBA.

• The project(s) submitted must have been installed between January1, 2016 and August 4, 2017.

• Enter the project into the one Category that best represents your project. You may enter as many projects as you would like that fit into the six different Categories.

• If your project qualifies for a Specialty Award, it is to be enteredin addition to the Categories on the same entry form, (ex. Small Kitchen, Before & After Kitchen) and no additional fees are required.

• A new entry form is required for each project submitted and is to becompleted in full. Each entry requires a separate fee.

• Entries must be received at the NKBA Headquarters by August 4, 2017 with the entry fee included.

• Early bird entry fee for projects received between June 1 - July 1, 2017 is $75. Regular entry fee of $90 applies for projects receivedbetween July 2 - August 4, 2017.

• Projects should be clipped together with binder clips. Do not stapleany pages and do not place in folders or portfolios.

• All identifying design and firm information on floor plans, elevations,design statement and photographs must be blacked out.

• All required materials must be received in one mailing.

• You can submit multiple projects in one mailing.

• No digital files will be accepted.

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Designer: Lori Carroll Co-Designers: Esthela J. Celaya & Debra Gelety Photos by: William Lesch

2018Design Competition Information (cont’d.)

Required Materials ChecklistReasonsforDisqualificationIf any materials are omitted or if required criteria is not met, the entry will be disqualified. No notification will be given. The NKBA reserves the right to disqualify a project before, during, or after the contest judging. Entry fees will not be refunded, and entry materials will not be returned. To avoid disqualification, please adhere closely to all competition guidelines and submit the following materials in one mailing:

Entries must be received at the NKBA Headquarters no later than August 4, 2017$75 early bird entry fee (per project) must be received between June 1 - July 1, 2017 $90 entry fee (per project) must be received between July 2 - August 4, 2017

Completed Entry Form - Read Instructions Carefully

The NKBA Design Competition’s online entry form will enable a more efficient data entry and cataloging process in-house.

Click on the online entry form available on NKBA.org/Competition and enter all the requested information.

On submitting the form, the system will generate a Project ID number and .pdf document of your entry form.

Print the PDF form, and make sure you fill-in and complete the following information:

Signed Releases (designer of record, client signature, and business owner signature)

Signed NKBA Photography Release Form

Entry Fee Payment Information

Important: Please be sure to write your Project ID number on ALL of your supporting materials including design statements, floor plans, elevations, and on the back of ALL photographs (use of China Marker preferred on the back of photographs).

Mail your complete entry packet with your entry form, entry fee, design statement, photographs, floor plans, and elevations to: Attn: Design Competition, National Kitchen and Bath Assoc., 687 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Your entry packet must be received at the NKBA Headquarters by August 4, 2017. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

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Designer: Mark T. White, CKD, CBDPhotos by: Mike Kaskel

2018Design Competition Information (cont’d.)

Required Materials Checklist (cont’d.) Floor Plans

• Scale MUST be 1/4”, 1/2”, or 1:20 metric scale and clearly labeled including dimensions (must meet scale requirement even when creating duplications to fit paper)

• Must abide by NKBA graphic and presentation standards• Identifying designer and firm information must be blacked out

• Write your Project ID number on your Floor Plans

Elevations• Scale MUST be 1/4”, 1/2”, or 1:20 metric scale and clearly labeled including dimensions

(must meet scale requirement even when creating duplications to fit paper)

• Must abide by NKBA graphic and presentation standards• Identifying designer and firm information must be blacked out

• Write your Project ID number on your Elevations

Photographs

• The NKBA prefers 2-8 color photos, approximately 8”x10”, unmounted

• Professional photography is highly recommended

• Avoid using photos that identify the project location or individuals such as client, children, pets, or site workers

• Write your Project ID number on the back of your photographs using a China Marker

Design Statement(s)

• Must be typed and match standard formatting (see template) including a 200 – 400 word narrative and bulleted list of highlights

• Do not include any identifying designer and firm information including location

• Write your Project ID number on your Design Statement

Specialty Awards (if applicable)

• For consideration as Best Before & After Kitchen or Bath, before photos AND a basic before floor plan drawn to scale must be submitted (1/4”, 1/2”, or 1:20 metric).

• For consideration as Budget-Friendly Kitchen and Bath, Outdoor Kitchen, Before and After, and/or Universal Designspecialty awards, please see design statement template for requirements.

NOTE: Please read all the instructions carefully before mailing your entry pack to the NKBA Headquarters. The NKBA is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or late mailings. All submitted entry materials including photos become property of the NKBA and will not be returned.

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Designed by: Lori Carroll Co-Designer: Debra GeletyPhotos by: William Lesch

2018Design Statement Guidelines

Pleaseusethisasaguidewhenpreparingyourdesignstatement.

Design Statement Requirements:• All design statements must be typed

• Do not include any identifying member information such as:

- client name - business name

- client location - business location

If submitting a project to be judged for a Specialty Award, please incorporate the specific information (listed on the right) into your Design Statement

To present your entry in the best way, please use the following guidelines to assist in creating a concise, effective design statement. This will help to ensure that the judges have a good understanding of your project. The following is meant to help guide you in creating an effective design statement. It can be written as a narrative, a comprehensive bulleted list, or a combination of both.

Design NarrativeExplain your project in a descriptive, 200-400 word statement that outlines client needs objectives, design philosophy, challenges, solutions, and special features.

List of HighlightsUsing the references below, create a brief overview of your project.

Objectives – Outlined criteria to be met by your design solution.

Examples: • Casual dining for large family• Contemporary tastes of clients• Better traffic flow

Design Challenges – Describe fixed elements and special requirements.

Examples: • Design space around existing air ducts• Include client’s antique lighting• Incorporate collection of rare pottery

Design Solutions – Describe how you solved the challenges.

Examples: • Created built-in shelving between air ducts• Selected palette complimentary to antique lighting• Custom lighting to spotlight pottery display

Special Features – Highlight design elements that are unique and memorable.

Examples: • Dual counter heights to meet needs of clients• Repurposed wood flooring• Recycled glass tile backsplash

Please provide any additional information needed to accurately convey your project.

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SpecialtyAwards–DesignStatementRequirements (If applicable)When selecting a Specialty Award in addition to the category entry, please create one design statement, which includes the following specific information.

Before and After (KitchenorBath):List challenges with existing space and what you did to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the space. List fixed items that changed or did not change and why.

Outdoor Kitchen:List all materials and products specified for outdoor use. Describe any solution or feature that helped meet the unique needs of the client.

UniversalDesign(KitchenorBath):List all products specified in the design that contributed to universal criteria. Describe any highlights or solutions that helped meet the unique needs of the client.

Budget-Friendly(KitchenorBath):List all materials and products specified in the design that helped meet the client’s budget. Describe any methods or practices used before or during the installation that contributed to cost-effective use of budget. Please attach a hard copy of your project’s budget sheet along with your final entry packet.

NOTE: Write your Project ID number on your budget sheet.