Thanks for your interest in the 2012 Signs of the Times International Sign 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 Rieskamp at jacob.rieskamp@stmediagroup.com or (513) 263-9373.
Categories
Rules
A project may only be submitted for one category.
All entries must be received in ST's office by December 9, 2011.
Graphics must have been applied or installed within two years of submission date.
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.
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.
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 or linda.volz@stmediagroup.com.
Judging
Designers and fabricators from diverse backgrounds will judge the competition. Their final decisions will be based on the following criteria:
Awards
Winners will be notified via email, and their work will be published in a special, full-color section of the March 2012 issue and, subsequently, on www.signweb.com. First-, second- and third-place winners will receive custom-designed T-shirts and copies of the contest issue. Honorable-mention designees will be awarded at the judges' discretion.
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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