Pinnacle Contest Details

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PINNACLE CONTEST DETAILS

Deadline

• Early bird entry deadline:  5:00 p.m. (MST), Monday, June 17, 2013
  Entries received on or prior to June 17, 2013 will receive the Member early bird rate of $30 per entry or $50 per Grand Pinnacle entry or the Non-Member early bird rate of $60 per entry or $100 per Grand Pinnacle entry depending on IFEA Membership status
• Final entry deadline:  5:00 p.m. (MST), Monday, July 15, 2013
  Entries received between Tuesday, June 18, 2013 and Monday, July 15, 2013 will receive the Member final entry rate of $35 per entry or $60 per Grand Pinnacle entry; or the Non-Member final entry rate of $75 per entry or $150 per Grand Pinnacle entry depending on IFEA Membership status.

Eligibility

• Entries must have been produced and/or used for the first time between July 16, 2012 and July 15, 2013.
• Entries must be submitted in their original format unless previously approved. For Questions Contact: Nia Hovde, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
• Payment in full must be received with entries for entries to be deemed eligible.
• Entries and entry forms must be submitted in English
• Font size for any written text must not be smaller than 10pt.
• To receive member rate for Pinnacle entry you must be an IFEA member in good standing.
• Each entry form submitted must be completed properly in order for items to be judged eligible.
• Members submitting entries for the Grand Pinnacle category must register at least one person for the 57th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo or arrange for a representative to accept any award won on your behalf.
• Entries submitted without all requirements satisfied may be deemed ineligible and may not be considered. Entry fees will not be refunded.

Important Notes

• Items submitted are NOT able to be returned.
• Judges will not refer to items in other categories, nor will they transfer items already judged in other categories (the number of entries must equal the number of categories entered).
• A separate entry form must be submitted for each entry (copy as necessary).
• Multiple entries or categories on a single form will not be accepted.
• For all entries, please clip or pin entry form to item. Please do not glue or tape form to item.
• Multiple entries within the same notebook will not be accepted. Please separate entries.
• Items required to be submitted in a "notebook" should be submitted in some sort of bound format in order to keep the materials together.  For example, a 3 ring binder; spiral bound; or a bound publication.
• Entries required to be submitted in a "notebook" (Categories 1, 38-68) means that the entry should be submitted in some sort of bound format in order to keep all the materials together.  For example, a 3 ring binder; spiral bound; in a report cover or a bound publication with hard/soft covers.  Please do not staple or paper clip entries together.
• UPDATED: Entries required to also be submitted on a disk/thumb drive (Categories 1, 38-68) along with printed copy, be sure to label each CD/thumb drive and attach to notebook at front of entry.  Submit entry as one (1) pdf or Word doc. It is also okay to submit copies of all entries on one (1) disk or thumb drive and attach to payment form (instead of one (1) disk/thumb drive for each.)  Printed copy must still be present.
• When submitting your total entries, please also submit a high resolution copy of your organization or event logo. Please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - subject "Logo for 2013 Pinnacle Entry" and your event/organization Name.
• Please consider the processing of your credit card or the cashing of your check for your Pinnacle entries, notice that your entries were received and processed.

A How To Guide
A few changes have been made to the Pinnacle Brochure in an effort to help you understand what is needed from each category.

• All categories are listed on the left side of each page
• Entry information required for each category is listed under the specific category on the left (if applicable).  This information is unique to that specific category. 
• Any supporting questions and supporting material requirements needed for each category or group of category is listed on the right side of each page (if applicable.)

The Judges
The judges are recognized professionals in the area of graphic design, promotions and public relations; broadcast, print and online media; and special event planning and management.

Scoring System

• Categories 1, 38-68 will be judged using a point system for each individual entry.  Each entry is scored separately.  Scores will not be combined
• A possible total of 100 points may be awarded to each entry.
• Be sure to answer and include all necessary information for each entry.  If a required element within an entry is not applicable to your event, please state so within your entry to avoid being marked down on points.
• The scoring system is not applicable to TV, Radio, Multimedia, Print and some Merchandising categories.
• We are unable to provide you with the points awarded for each of your entries.
• Failure to meet all requirements or answer/provide all necessary information will result in a deduction of points.

The Winners

• All finalists for the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards will be notified by email the 3rd week of August, 2013.  Notification will go to the primary IFEA Member in addition to the contact listed on the Awards entry form.
• The 2013 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award winners will be announced at the 58th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo, Location & Date TBA
• Gold winners will receive their award at the awards ceremony, Silver & Bronze winners will be able to pick theirs up at the Registration desk after the awards ceremony.
• If you are not present at the Awards Presentation to accept your award(s), they will be mailed to you after the Annual Convention.  Expect 3-4 weeks for delivery. If shipping costs for your award exceeds $15 USD, you will be sent an invoice for this shipping charges.
• Organizations submitting entries for the Grand Pinnacle category must register at least one person for the 58th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo or arrange for a representative to accept any award won on your behalf.
• Gold winning entries will be on display during the 58th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo.

Release & Usage

• By submitting your entry to the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition, you automatically grant the IFEA the right to use any materials and/or photos from your entries for editorial, analytical, promotional or any other purpose without additional compensation or permission. Your entry into the competition is acknowledgement of these terms.

Ship Entries To:
IFEA Pinnacle Awards Competition
International Festivals & Events Association
2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706 - USA

• Phone: +1-208-433-0950
• Please try to avoid using packing peanuts when shipping your entries
• For packing tips, click here.

Questions? Contact: Nia Hovde, Director of Marketing & Communications, at +1-208-433-0950 ext: 3 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.