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What is this award?
The Constructech Hottest Companies awards honor technology, building automation, or automated home technology vendors who target the construction industry and have developed innovative applications or products.
Who can enter?
Companies that provide software and/or technology for the construction space are eligible for this award.
What is the deadline?
The deadline for entries is April 3, 2008. Entries will not be accepted after
this deadline.
How do we enter?
The deadline for 2008 has passed. Please click here to view other SPC awards that are still open for submissions.
What is the best way to submit?
We recommend that entries be completed as follows:
- Steps 1 – 2 should be completed in a Word document, to be emailed
along with the required materials in Step 3.
- Step 4 is the required subscription. Please provide the requested information
in the above-mentioned Word document, if necessary.
- Steps 5 – 8 (the final ballot page) should be completed on the
ballot page itself, including all the necessary signatures. This page can
be scanned and emailed along with the additional materials or faxed to 630.933.0845.
This is the ONLY page that should be faxed.
- Entries can also be mailed to the magazine directly. Applications must
be received on or before the submission deadline to be accepted.
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Where should entries be sent?
Specialty Publishing Co.
c/o Constructech magazine – Hottest Companies Awards
135 E. St. Charles Rd. Suite D
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Email: mmayer@constructech.com
Fax: 630.933.0845
Can we enter on behalf of another company?
Yes. The company listed in Step 1 on the ballot will be considered the entrant, or the company that is eligible to win. In the past, public relations firms have aided in the submission. This is acceptable, however, the applying companies must approve the final entry as well as provide the required signatures.
Can we submit more than one entry?
No. Each company can only submit one entry.
What is the entry fee?
The entry fee is $120 USD, which includes a subscription to the magazine. Entry fees are nonrefundable. The Awards program does not provide any discounts for entry fees. The application form includes a step where payment for the entry fee can be fulfilled. This step must be completed upon submission, or the application will not be accepted.
What are the judging criteria?
Applicants are judged on a variety of criteria including description of product/service, significant accomplishments in the past year, growth record for the past three years, noteworthy customer wins, and new products impacting the marketplace.
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Who judges the entries?
The editors of Constructech evaluate the entries.
What do the judges do when they judge our entry?
With the Hottest Companies Awards, each judge reads your entered document and reviews it. Each judge rates the entry on whether or not it is deserving of being named “Hot.”
Can we talk to the judges?
No. We do not allow the entrants to have contact with the judges in regard to how they will be viewing the entry.
Does the magazine publish our entry material?
Constructech magazine publishes print and Web articles highlighting the winners. This material is based on the award submission. We recommend
you do not submit material that is not for publication.
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How are the winners determined?
The judges evaluate each company, and the panel will determine the winners based on the criteria. Winners will be separated by residential and commercial construction and be highlighted in the respective issues. In instances where a technology product serves both segments of the market, these products will be featured in both issues.
When do we hear if we won?
Entrants will be notified that they have been named a winner, prior to the public announcement of the awards. An article naming the year’s Hottest Companies will appear in the July (commercial) and August (residential) issues of Constructech. In instances where a technology product serves both segments of the market, these products will be featured in both issues.
How will we be notified we are a winner?
The Awards Coordinator contacts the persons named in the application by either phone or email. It is extremely important that each nominee provides email addresses that will be operable throughout 2008 and that will accept email from Constructech magazine.
How does the magazine publicize the winners?
Constructech magazine will issue a press release, publish a print
article announcing the winners, and post the company names
on its Website.
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Can the winners send out a press release?
Yes. All winners and enablers are encouraged to send out a press release as
the finalist and winners are announced. The magazine is also delighted to
grant quotes for each finalist and winner for the companies to publicize in
their press releases. Please make sure that Constructech magazine
is given the opportunity to approve press releases containing information
and/or quotes pertaining to and coming from Constructech magazine
and its awards program.
Who has won in the past?
Past winners can be viewed here:
2007 Residential | 2007 Commercial
2006 Residential | 2006 Commercial
2005 Residential | 2005 Commerical
2004 Residential | 2004 Commercial
2003
Can we see past winning entries?
You are not able to view the actual entries submitted; however, please view
Constructech’s articles featuring past winners.
What do we do if we have further questions?
All questions should be directed to Michelle Mayer at 630.933.0844 ext. 246,
or via email at mmayer@constructech.com.
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