A new account has to be created every year. Once your account has been created you can start the Submission process.
Once you have registered and have an account, you can leave the site and return at any time using your email address and password.
To begin the entry process: Click on "Start A Submission" link on the Login Home Page or the green menu bar.
Step One: Select A Category
Click on a "Category Group" to view the list.
Choose a Category you want to submit to.
If you want to submit to the selected category, click: "I want to submit to this category" located on the bottom of the selected Category page.
Step Two: Select A Company
Select a company you wish to submit to this category and click on the "Select" button.
If the company you wish to select is not available, click on the "Add A Company" button and enter the required information and click on "Review".
Once you are satisfied with the information you entered, click on "Save And Continue" (this will take you back to the submission process).
Please note: You will NOT be able to make changes once you have saved this information. Please double-check for accuracy before you save and proceed.
Step Three: Select A Project
Select a project of the company you wish to submit to this category and click on the "Select" button.
If this is your first submission with this company, then you will need to add a project by clicking on the "Add A Project" button.
Once you are satisfied with the project information you entered, click on "Save and Continue"
You can add as many projects as necessary.
Please note: You will NOT be able to make changes once you have saved this information. Please double-check for accuracy before you save and proceed.
Also Note: The Project has to be completed or active between June 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.
Step Four: Additional Information
Enter the required information for the category you are entering.
Enter all relevant optional information that you feel is important for us to know.
What is different in 2013:
Renovation Costs Clarification: Full cost to CLIENT to include materials, labour, equipment rentals etc.
The option to pick up Exhibit Materials has been eliminated.
We will only be asking for company names for "Who Helped You". The companies you enter must be a member of OHBA to be recognized.
Step Five: Review Your Submission
Review the information you entered carefully by clicking the "Review" button on the bottom of the page.
Click on "Make Changes" if you wish to adjust your submission.
If you are satisfied with your submission, click on "Add To Shopping Cart".
Once your submission is completed, you will be taken back to the Login Home
Page where you can start another submission, or go to your "Shopping Cart" to begin the checkout process.
Note: The entry process is slightly different for the following categories:
33. Project of the Year - Low-Rise (Model homes must be open to the public)
34. Project of the Year - High or Mid-Rise (Must be 50% pre-sold)
You will be notified on the Login Home Page (in blue) once one of your
projects is eligible to enter into one of these categories. Once you see this notification, click on the available link to start the entry process.
You can click on the link “Click Here For Progress” to view the progress of all your projects.
Step Six: Checkout Procedure
When you have completed your entries and wish to check out, click on the "Your Shopping Cart" link on the Login Home Page.
Review your entries and "Proceed to Checkout".
Through a secured server, you will be asked for your credit card information and a receipt will be e-mailed to you.
You will then be directed to a page that will display a PDF copy of all of your entries.
Print out each Entry Form, as it will need to be signed and accompany the required exhibit materials for that entry.
*Each entry will have a unique entry number. This entry number must be written on all of your exhibit requirement materials.
Step Seven: Exhibit Requirements
DEADLINE Friday June 28th, 2013 - 12:00 PM Deliveries will only be accepted at KS+A offices, up to 5:00 pm.
(No extensions can be given.)
What to send in:
Exhibit Requirements are specific for each submission in each category.
PLEASE LABEL EACH ITEM WITHIN YOUR SUBMISSION PACKAGE WITH THE UNIQUE ENTRY NUMBER.
Each Entry Form MUST be signed by Builder or Builders’ representative, as authorization for submission.
A printout of the Entry Form must accompany each entry. Make sure you sign your entry form after submission information is checked. This information will be used for trophies, finalists list and presentations. Paper clip the Entry Form to item(s) submitted. Do not use glue, tape or staples.
All Photographs MUST be labeled on the reverse side with the entry number (on your printed entry form), the project name, and builder/company.
All Photographs submitted must be in colour, in sizes as requested; 4 x 6 or 8.5 x 11, approximately. Digital colour prints will be accepted (must be a minimum resolution of 300 dpi).
Digital Media can be CD, USB stick or a link to the location of files online. Digital Media or online folder must contain all copies of digital .jpg format photos (300 dpi resolution) floor plans (if required) and narrative in MS Word format. Company or project logos must be Illustrator / eps format.
One media or link per submission and entry number must be clearly visible. Do not use standard mailing labels on CDs, they jam in computers.
Each entry must be packaged individually and labeled to indicate the entry number.
For your convenience click here to download mailing labels (Avery Standard 5164 – Address).
SEND EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS TO:
OHBA Awards of Distinction Submissions
c/o Krista Slack + Aylett Inc.
20 Leslie Street, Suite 125
Toronto, ON M4M 3L4
If you have any questions please contact Mary Jo Penney at 416-752-9232, or at info@ohbaaod.ca
CHECK LIST:
The Exhibit Requirements package must contain labeled items:
AWARDS ENTRY FORM – print out and sign each entry.
NARRATIVE - (where required) – print out AND provide the file on electronic disk in MS Word format.
PHOTOS - required number of Photos (each labeled appropriately), print out and provide digital jpg format (300 dpi).
COMPANY OR PROJECT LOGOS - must be Illustrator / eps format.
MEDIA OR LINK - One per submission and entry number must be clearly visible.
OTHER MATERIALS - where indicated.
Entry Fees
All Categories are $125.00 each (plus 13% HST #122057771RT).
All fees are paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) through a secure server.
Sorry, no refunds can be given.
Finalists will be announced following the judging process mid August. All category finalists will be contacted directly by OHBA.
