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Medallion Awards
Outstanding achievements in the field of sales,
marketing and building design contribute substantially
to business success. The MEDALLION Awards is the
"Masters of the Building Profession. It recognizes
and honors excellence with the building industry.
Participants have a choice of 73 categories in
which to be judged. The competition draws entries
from across the Treasure Coast. Winners are announced
and celebrated at the Awards Gala.
Criteria & Selection
Eligibility
All TCBA members or affiliated NAHB members are
eligible to enter the MEDALLION Awards. The competition
is open to all categories with NEW products /
model homes available for sale from July 1, 2004
to June 30, 2005, in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian
River Counties. Previous Gold award-winning entries
are ineligible.
How to
Enter
Complete a registration form, one per entry, and
return to TCBA with appropriate fee(s). Upon receipt
of your form and payment, an "Entry Kit" customized
to your selected category(ies) will be mailed
to you.
Judging
A judging team comprised of recognized industry
professionals will visit each site and/or review
all entries. Judging is based on the Entry Kit
data, materials submitted and "on-site" reviews
relative to the category criteria.
| Entry Fees |
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Category |
Fee |
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Million Dollar Medallion
Salesperson: |
$50
per entry |
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Individual Achievement:
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$100
per entry |
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Design, Marketing
& Community Categories: |
$175
per entry ($150 for three
or more) |
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For More Information
For more information, contact TCBA
Categories
Three distinct award categories make up the MEDALLION
Awards:
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Categories |
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Individual Achievements |
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Design, and |
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Marketing |
| Individual
Achievement Categories |

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MILLION
DOLLAR MEDALLION NEW HOME SALESPERSON
AWARD
All sales persons that have sold at
least one (1) million dollars in closed
home sales from July 1, 2004 to June
30, 2005 are eligible to enter.
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MILLION DOLLAR MEDALLION ASSOCIATE SALESPERSON
AWARD
All sales persons that have sold at
least one (1) million dollars in services
and or products for the building industry
from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 are
eligible to enter. Bank Loan Officers
must have acquired ten (10) million
dollars in sales (in same period) to
be eligible to enter. |

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SALES
PERSON, ROOKIE SALESPERSON AND ASSOCIATE
MEMBER SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR
Entries judged on the following:

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Professional techniques and innovative
ideas used in selling homes |

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Service to and
involvement in the industry |
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Candidate's sales
performance both in dollar volume
and number of units closed between
July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005.
An internal sales report required,
signed by builder/broker/owner. |
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SALES
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Entries judged on outline written
by employer which include the following:

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Performance, accomplishments,
challenges in the past year |

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Number of salespersons
and/or communities supervised |

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Unique sales programs
and/or sales training implemented
during the year |
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Total dollar volume
and units sold in communities
supervised |
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Service and or
contributions to the industry |
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MARKETING
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Entries judged on professionalism
in approach to developing marketing
plans, implementing objectives, formulation
of unique marketing programs and personal
contribution to the industry. Open
to persons directly responsible for
marketing and promoting company. Outline
written by employer to include the
following:

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Performance, accomplishments,
challenges in the past year |

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Unique marketing
programs implemented during the
year |

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Total dollar volume
of work generated and/or units
sold |
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Service and or
contributions to the industry |
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| Design
Awards Categories |

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ARCHITECTURE
Entries will be judged on overall
architectural design, floor plan function
and design, curb appeal, innovativeness
and appeal to target market
| Best
Single Family Detached Home |

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Base sales
price $120,000 and under |

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Base sales price $120,001
to $180,000 |

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Base sales
price $180,001 to $250,000 |
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Base sales
price $250,001 to $350,000 |
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Base sales
price $350,001 to $500,000 |
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Base sales
price $500,001 to $750,000 |
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Base sales
price $750,001 to $1,000,000 |
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Base sales
price $1,000,001 to $3,000,000 |
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Base sales
price over $3,000,000 |
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| Best
Attached Home |

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Base sales
price $200,00 and under |

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Base sales price $200,001
to $350,000 |

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Base sales
price over $350,000 |
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Commercial Building |
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REMODELING PROJECT
Entries judged on overall architectural
and/or interior design, floor plan
function, creativity and if objectives
were met relative to challenges.

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Residential Interior
Remodeling |

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Commercial
Interior Remodeling |

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Residential Exterior
Remodeling or combination of interior
and exterior remodeling |
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Commercial
Exterior Remodeling or combination
of interior and exterior remodeling |
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INTERIOR MERCHANDISING
Entries judged on the livability,
quality and effectiveness of the design
as it relates to the target market;
also use of color, texture, materials,
lighting, interior space, furniture,
accessories, window and wall treatments.

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Model with base sales price $120,000
and under |

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Model with base
sales price $120,001 to $180,000 |

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Model with base
sales price $180,001 to $250,000 |
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Model with base
sales price $250,001 to $350,000 |
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Model
with base sales price $475,001
to $600,000 |
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Model with base
sales price over $800,000 |
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Custom home with
base sales price $500,000 and
under |
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Custom home with
base sales price over $500,000 |
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Condominium public
space/lobby |
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Clubhouse/amenity |
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Commercial project |
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LANDSCAPING
DESIGN / POOL & OUTDOOR LIVING AREA
Entries judged on the basis of creativity,
use of landscape materials, and relationship
to model home, aesthetic appeal, craftsmanship
and spatial design relative to target
market for:

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Best landscaping
for new home with base sales price
$200,000 to $500,000 |

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Best landscaping
for new home with base sales price
over $500,000 |

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Best new pool |
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Best outdoor leisure
area |
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CRAFTSMANSHIP
Entries judged on the basis of creativity,
quality, workmanship and use of materials
as it relates to the overall product/design
for:

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Building trade
specialties such as cabinetry,
drywall, stucco, millwork, paint,
etc. |
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COMMUNITIES
Entries judged on the quality of the
design and appropriateness of the
overall amenity package, model homes,
streetscapes and signage as it relates
to target market.

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Community of the
Year - Attached Homes |

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Community of the
Year - Detached Homes |

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Community of the
Year - Master Planned (multiple
projects) |
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CLUB
HOUSE / AMENITIES
Entries judged on the overall ability
of the clubhouse to meet the needs
of the community, the amenity package
offered, the architectural and interior
design and floor plan function:

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Base home sale
price $200,000 and under |

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Base home sale
price $200,001 to $350,000 |

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Base
home sale price over $350,000 |
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SALES CENTER
Entries judged on the overall ability
to visually communicate information
and theme of product and/or builder
image, floor plan layout and functionality
of sales environment for:

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Best sales center
650 sq. feet & under |

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Best sales center
over 650 sq. feet |
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| Marketing
Awards Categories |
BEST
BROCHURE, ADVERTISEMENT, WEBSITE, TELEVISION
COMMERCIAL
For communities, builders, associate member
products or services. Entries judged on concept,
copy, graphic presentation, ease of finding
information (website), overall design and
successful communication to target market
of image, product and message.

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BEST BROCHURE |

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With maximum
home sales price $200,000
or less |

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With home sales price $200,001
to $350,000 |

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Over $350,000 |
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For Associate
Member product brochure |
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BEST BLACK & WHITE
ADVERTISEMENT |

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1/2 page
or under Builder Ad |

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Over 1/2 page Builder Ad |

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1/2 page
or under Associate Member
Ad |
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Over 1/2
page Associate Member Ad |
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BEST WEBSITE |

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For Builder
Site |

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For Associate Member Site |
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BEST TELEVISION
COMMERCIAL |

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For a Builder |

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For an Associate Member |
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| BEST
LOGO |

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For a Community |

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For a Builder Member Company |
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For an Associate Member
Company |
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| BEST
COMMUNITY ENTRY SIGNAGE |

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" Maximum base home sales
price of $250,000 |

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" Base home sales price
over $250,000 |
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| BEST
COMMUNITY ENTRY SIGNAGE |

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" Maximum base home sales
price of $250,000 |

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" Base home sales price
over $250,000 |
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SPECIAL
PROMOTION
A limited marketing campaign such
as a pre-sale, grand opening, broker/realtor
co-op program, or special promo. Entries
judged on printed materials, concept,
creativity and campaign success as
it relates to target market for:

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" Builder promotion |

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" Associate Member
promotion |
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Winners
List
Downloadable
Application
Press
Releases
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