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Thanks for your interest in the 2011 Signs of the Times Vehicle Graphics Contest. We're pleased to offer this interactive entry form that will allow you to fill out project information, upload photos and pay the contest entry fee in a single process. If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Contest Coordinator Steve Aust at steve.aust@stmediagroup.com or (513) 263-9308. For technical inquiries about this form, please contact Jacob Reiskamp at jacob.rieskamp@stmediagroup.com or (513) 263-9373.

Categories:

Handcrafted Graphics
Service Vehicles
Signshop Vehicles
Transit Graphics
Promotional Vehicles
Watercraft Graphics
Unique Vehicles
 

Rules
A project may only be submitted for one category.

• All entries must be received in ST’s office by July 19, 2011.
• Graphics must have been applied or installed within two years of submission date.
• Digital files (JPEGs and TIFFs are preferred) are strongly preferred for submissions (color photos will also be accepted). Submit digital files on a CD or post them to ST’s FTP site, http://upload.stmediagroup.com (from the drop-down menu, select Signs of the Times – Editorial).

Please notify Contest Editor Steve Aust at steve.aust@stmediagroup.com or (513) 263-9308 when photos are posted. Slides, color renderings or copies won’t be judged.

• List all designers, fabricators and installers who contributed to the submitted graphics on the entry form. Names, phone numbers, websites and sale prices will be published (prices are appreciated but not required).
• Send only entry forms and necessary images (see “Images” section). Such materials as blueprints, laser prints, fabrication photos, etc., won’t be used or returned.
• A description of the signage must be included on or with the entry form. Specify brand names for software, hardware, media, and equipment used to design, fabricate and install the graphics.

Images
Send at least two, color, 300-dpi images that are 4 x 5 in. or larger (8 x 10 in. preferred) on a CD or to ST’s FTP site. ST will produce the images on photo-grade paper to display for the judges. Please include images that feature the entire graphic, as well as close-up shots that emphasize detail. For best results, hire a professional photographer to shoot your work. All submitted images becomes the property of ST Media Group Intl., including all rights for reproduction. 
 

FTP Site Photo Upload Instructions
To upload project photos to the Signs of the Times Magazine Editorial FTP site, open any browser (Explorer, Netscape, etc.) and type (or copy and paste) in this URL: http://upload.stmediagroup.com

You’ll find simple instructions, once it opens. In the first box, scroll down to select “Signs of the Times -- editorial". The second box allows you to review your file folders for the image you want to send. Please note the instructions at the top of the upload page.

Once you’ve selected your image(s), click on the upload button. If your file successfully uploads, a message window will appear with a link to your file. If your file doesn't upload, you won't see this message window. If you have questions, please contact ST’s Production Manager, Linda Volz, at 800-925-1110, ext. 398.

Judging
Designers and fabricators from diverse backgrounds will judge the competition. Their final decisions will be based on the following criteria:

• Craftsmanship (use of quality materials and methods)
• Complexity (challenges faced in designing, fabricating and installing the graphics)
• Artistic merit (aesthetic appeal of design and layout)

Awards
First-, second- and third-place winners will receive custom-designed T-shirts and distinctive certificates of merit. Honorable-mention designees will be awarded at the judges’ discretion. Winners will be notified via email, and their work will be published in a special, full-color section of the October 2011 issue and, subsequently, on www.signweb.com

Entry fee
The entry fee is $10 per entry, up to $75 for eight or more entries. After completing this page, please follow instructions to pay the entry fee with PayPal.

 

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