Call For Entries    
     
Guidelines   All entries must be submitted in the binder provided by AIAOC and must follow the format indicated below. All entries are also required to submit images files via this website. Entries not following the described formats may be disqualified at the discretion of the jury.
Who is eligible?   All members in good standing with the American Institute of Architects Orange County are eligible to submit projects for the 31st Annual AIAOC Design Awards. Additionally, AIA members in good standing from chapters outside of Orange County are eligible to submit projects that have been built or are commissioned to be built in Orange County, California.
Who is not eligible?   Previous AIAOC award-winning projects are ineligible. Unbuilt award winning projects are eligible to be entered in the built classification.
What is eligible?  

Built Work: Architectural or
interior work that has been built
since January 1, 1998.

On The Boards: Architectural or
interior work that has been commissioned
but not yet been built.

What is the entry fee?   $175.00 per entry
When can I submit?   All entries must be submitted in the binder provided by AIAOC and must follow the format indicated below. All entries are also required to submit images files via this website. Entries not following the described formats may be disqualified at the discretion of the jury.
What are the binder requirements?   Binders can be picked up at the AIAOC office or mailed to you after online submittal has been complete and your binder number has been assigned. Slides will NOT be accepted. A maximum of 10 images (site plans, plans, drawings and/or photos) per entry shall be printed (maximum 8 1/2” X 11”) with graphic scale where applicable. Provide exhibits sufficient to adequately explain the design solution. Remodeled or rehabilitated project submittals are encouraged to include images of “before” conditions. All binders must be accompanied with a CD including a maximum of 10 images that meet requirements below.
What are the file requirements?  
  • Firm name may not appear on drawings or images.
  • All image dimensions must fit a 1.6:1 aspect ratio.
  • The images dominant side/dimension must be exactly 2000px (pixels)
  • 300 DPI JPG’s only.

Remodeled or rehabilitated project submittals are encouraged to include images of “before” conditions.

Optional Project Display Board   Each submittal may include a 20¼” x 20¼” x ¼” Display Board. This board will be on display during the night of the Design Awards Gala (21 October, 2006). (Black gatorboard or foamcore board w/ black background and edges.) All boards are due no later than October 2 @ 5:00 PM. Firm name may appear prominently on the Display Board. Place a label on the back of the board that includes Firm name and Entry Binder No.