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Entry rules

NRCA member contractors and organizations from around the world will be recognized by their peers for significant, singular contributions to the roofing industry. Self-nominations are not accepted, and a nominator cannot be employed by the roofing contracting company being nominated. However, nominated companies may help in the preparation of the entry to ensure adequate information is provided.

Nominations will be accepted from:

• building owners
• design professionals
• NRCA affiliate executives
• insurance companies
• manufacturers

The awards program is designed to recognize NRCA members; nominated contractors and organizations must be members of NRCA.

Unique roofing-related jobs, programs and services completed between June 1, 2006, and May 31, 2008, are eligible for the competition. Judges are not eligible to participate.

Entry deadline

Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 19, 2008.

Entry Preparation

A nomination should consist of the following:

1. An official nomination form and description of the project, program, service or event. In addition to the nomination form, on a separate sheet, please describe what made the project, program, service or event so unique that it should be considered for a Gold Circle Award. Provide adequate detail (250 words - 500 words) so judges have a basis of comparison with other nominations.
2. Other relevant entry materials. In addition to the nomination form and description of the project, program, service or event, include relevant items. Photographs, booklets, etc., are recommended.

Descriptive photographs must be submitted for entries in the workmanship and innovative categories.

Awards will be made strictly on the basis of the contribution, not the professionalism of the submitted nomination package.

Please remember the only information the judges will have to make their decision is the information and pictures received with the entry.

Package entries carefully. Applicants are responsible for all shipment, postage and customs clearance in sending entries to NRCA. NRCA cannot be responsible for loss or damage to any entry submitted.

All entries become the property of NRCA. Do not send irreplaceable materials.

Judging

Judges are recognized professionals within the roofing industry.

When judging an entry, judges look for:

1. Level of difficulty
2. Evidence of professionalism
3. Uniqueness of the job or activity
4. Benefit to the customer or community
5. Innovativeness
6. Safety preparedness and success

Benefits of winning

• Formal recognition during a special awards ceremony held during NRCA's 122nd Annual Convention and International Roofing Expo 2009 in Las Vegas—Feb. 3-5, 2009
• A Gold Circle Awards trophy
• Recognition in Professional Roofing magazine
• Recognition in NRCA's For Members Only newsletter
• Being the inspiration to fellow NRCA members striving for excellence
• Press releases notifying industry trade press and local media of your achievement

Click here for an official nomination form (PDF).

Questions?

Please call Chrystine Hanus, NRCA's executive assistant, at (847) 299-9070 or (800) 323-9545, or e-mail chanus@nrca.net for more information.