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The System Showcase program is a great opportunity to get your effort and hard work recognized by others in the industry. I am sure that you have a worthy project or projects which you would be proud to show. We hope that you take the time to submit your projects to the System Showcase competition.

Each year a System Showcase Calendar along with the Radiant Living magazine features the top award winners. Be sure to be present at the System Showcase Awards Dinner as part of the RPA Annual Conference.

Entries are judged by a board of review familiar with the industry. They are scored in three areas with a point system of 1 - 10, 10 being the best. Entries receiving an overall score of less than 7.0 are ineligible for an award. Judges can only evaluate the project on what the entrant submits.

• Presentation: Completeness of the Showcase application / Project description / During & Finished Photos/ CAD or neatly drawn schematics /Appearance and adherence to instructions
• Technical Merit: Proper application of equipment / Workmanship
• Impression: Appropriate Professional design / Appearance of installation
  

Before you start thinking about which project you might want to submit, take a few minutes to look over the application. Please download the application, complete and submit with your photos. All submittals, both the application (.pdf) and the group of photos (.jpg) must be in digital format and burned to either CD or DVD to be accepted.

Be sure to read the instructions carefully, the rules and submittal requirements have changed. Only RPA Contractor Members are eligible to submit in all categories. The Innovation Category is open to all members.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at (315) 303-4735. We will be happy to do what ever we can to help you submit your project.

Best Regards,

Ted Lowe
RPA Executive Director

Remember, all entries must be received by the RPA November 24, 2010 to be eligible.