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DOT Awards Makes Call for Judges
Sidebar: Design of the Times PlannerThe In-Store Marketing Institute is seeking brand marketers and retailers to serve as judges for the 12th Annual Design of the Times awards competition, which recognizes the best in-store displays and merchandising campaigns.
More than one hundred judges participate in the annual event. Judges enjoy a chance to network with their peers and learn about the structural and design innovations built into some of the year's most creative displays. In addition, judges will gather for a free Chicago Cubs rooftop party after the first phase of judging is completed on Sept. 26.
The first round of judging will take place Sept. 26, 2006, on the eve of the In-Store Marketing Expo, to be held Sept. 27-28 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Final judging and the announcement of winners will be Sept. 27 at the Design of the Times Awards Reception.
Hundreds of P-O-P design firms, product marketers and agencies enter the annual event. Each display is featured in the Design of the Times Gallery located on the Expo show floor. The gallery opens for Expo attendees at noon on Sept. 27 and remains open during regular show hours.
Winners are chosen based on scores in creativity of design and engineering, innovative use of materials, compatibility of design within the retail channel, ability to enhance brand image, and the realization of objectives as set forth in entry forms.
Judges review and evaluate the designs to grant Gold, Silver and Bronze honors. During the final round of judging, top-ranked Gold winners face off for the coveted Platinum and Best of the Times awards.
Please contact us for more information on becoming a judge or entering a display.
Design of the Times Planner
- Entry Deadline: June 9, 2006, 5 p.m. cst
- Extended Deadline: June 16, 2006, 5 p.m. cst (Requires Surcharge)
- Round 1 Judging: Sept. 26, 2006, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Chicago Cubs Rooftop Event For Judges:
Sept. 26, 2006, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Final Judging: Sept 27, 2006, 9 a.m. to noon
- Awards Reception: Sept. 27, 2006, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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