Submission Criteria

LG & Innovation Awards

Each entry must be submitted in its own 8½" x 11", black, three-ring, anonymous binder (Binders and CD-ROMs are cross-referenced using the project credit sheet. Please ensure the architects’ or firms’ name appear only on the CD-ROM and credit sheets). Only one binder is required per project.
Submissions must also include a 30" x 30" project poster, mounted on foamcore for future display.

Project Credit Sheet

The project credit sheet will not be shown to the jury, but all credits on medals, certificates and publicity will be based on the information provided. The AIBC will use the order in which names are provided as the official sequence; any errors or omissions are the responsibility of the entrant. Insert one typed 8½" x 11" page, listing complete project information and credits as follows, into the first transparent sleeve of the entry binder:

Project, Firm and Lead Design Architect Information

  • Project name and completion date
  • Location (street address, city, province or state, country)
  • Construction budget (optional)
  • Complete legal firm name(s)
  • Firm mailing address(es), phone and fax numbers
  • Project contact e-mail address(es)
  • Project lead design architect name(s) and professional designations (MAIBC, other provincial or national designations)

Client and Architectural Project Team Information

  • Client contact information: name, mailing address, telephone/fax number, and e-mail address (not for public release)
  • Project team members: architectural firm project team members in addition to the lead design architect(s) and their professional designations as applicable
  • Engineers (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and their firms’ name
    Builders and their firms’ name
  • Project specialists and consultants as applicable (landscape architecture, interior design, specifications, code, building envelope, etc.) and their firms’ name

Client/Owner Permission

  • A brief statement of release from the client/owner for project entry, giving the AIBC permission to use award results, descriptions and project images in any media, is required. The signature of the Lead Design Architect(s) will be accepted as proof of client satisfaction and release. If the client/owner supplies a separate letter, attach it to the project credit sheet. Signature of the Lead Design Architect(s) may be submitted in either hand-written or official electronic version(s).

Project Description Sheet

The project description sheet will be shown to the jury. Please insert one typed, single-sided 8½" x 11" sheet back-to-back with the project credit sheet in the second transparent sleeve of the binder. Under the project name as title, make the case for why the entry is worthy of consideration in this award category, using supporting paragraphs or bullet-points to describe how the project demonstrates excellence according to the judging criteria. Do not list the firm or architect name on the description sheet; all entries are judged on an anonymous basis.

Project Presentation Sheets

Insert a maximum of six double-sided or 12 single-sided, back-to-back 8½" x 11" sheets into a maximum of six transparent sleeves in the binder. Use any photographs, renderings, sections or other visual project descriptions desired. Descriptive text is acceptable (except for the firm or architect name(s), although the project title may be used). Jury members will consider the quality of project presentation as well as the project itself in their deliberations. Do not include oversized inserts, folded plans, firm name or architect name; all entries are judged on a standard-size, anonymous basis.

Project CD-ROM

Insert a maximum of one CD-ROM, containing a maximum of six .tif images (300 dpi minimum) in the entry binder. The CD-ROM must be PC-compatible, and its case or sleeve must be labeled with the project name, image numbers and image or photographer credit(s). Use the project name and image numbers only when saving files. These images will be digitally projected during the adjudication process and may also be used for print and website purposes. Please include an PDF document of the Project Credit Sheet.

Other Category Consideration

If you would like your project considered for an AIBC Innovation Award, please include this request on your project credit sheet.

AIBC Emerging Firm Award

Submissions*

Each entry in this category should include a written submission (binder, 10 single-sided pages maximum) summarizing in words and/or images the strategies, services, approaches and success achieved to date in support of the overall goals of the firm. Include or reference any awards or recognition received, client testimonials, new or unique business opportunities undertaken, or other measurements of success.

Submission Cover Sheet*

  • Firm Name
  • Firm Principals
  • Contact Information
  • Date Certificate of Practice issued
  • Number of employees
  • Areas of practice

*Note: Submission requirements for the Emerging Firm Award are separate from other award categories and are not anonymous. Please submit an additional binder and cover sheet for this category.