Official Entry Packet Category & Specialty Award Information, Prizes, Judging Criteria, Competition Guidelines, and Entry Checklist. Call for Entries Open exclusively to National Kitchen & Bath Association members. Entries must be received at the NKBA headquarters no later than July 2, 2018. first entry free!* *First free entry only occurs during the early-bird period. Proceeding submissions are $75 for early-bird pricing from April 2nd to May 31st. $100 entry fee (per project) from June 1st to July 2nd. Follow Us: Designer: Matthew Ferrarini Photo by: Kim Sokoloff of Sokoloff Photography
categories Please indicate the appropriate Category for your entry on the online entry form. The competition is divided into the following eleven main categories. Select the category that best characterizes your design(s). small kitchen LESS THAN 150 SQ. FT. medium kitchen 150-350 SQ. FT. large luxury kitchen MORE THAN 350 SQ. FT. AND OVER $100,000 powder room MUST CONTAIN A SINK AND A TOILET, NO TUB OR SHOWER small bathroom LESS THAN 55 SQ. FT. large luxury bathroom MORE THAN 55 SQ. FT. AND OVER $45,000 outdoor kitchen* MIN. 200 SQ FT. large budget-friendly kitchen* $100,000 OR LESS category awards FIRST PLACE $3,000 SECOND PLACE $2,000 THIRD PLACE $1,000 specialty awards BEST KITCHEN* $10,000 BEST BATHROOM* $10,000 UNIVERSAL DESIGN** $2,000 **KITCHEN OR BATH *The best overall kitchen and bath winners will also be featured in an editorial spread in Luxe magazine. honorary awards To be considered for the Builder/Remodeler Award In honor of Clay Lyon, CR, 2012 include the following information on your online entry form: Select Builder/Remodeler on the entry form for an automatic consideration Select that the project is rich in age and character on the entry form and explain the details in the Design Statement competition prizes In addition to cash prizes, Category, Specialty Award, and Honorary Award winners will receive: One (1) personalized award Two (2) tickets to awards ceremony held during KBIS 2019 at Design and Construction Week in Las Vegas, Nevada One (1) KBIS 2019 show fl oor pass with entry to VFTI Conference One (1) KBIS 2019 guest show fl oor pass In addition to cash prizes and the items listed above, the Best Kitchen and Best Bath Specialty Award winners will also receive: Two (2) free tickets to The BASH (held during KBIS 2019) large budget-friendly bathroom* $45,000 OR LESS concept kitchen* concept bathroom* *MARKED CATEGORIES ARE 1ST PLACE ONLY ($2,000) AND WILL BE JUDGED FOR BEST OVERALL CATEGORIES ($10,000 KITCHEN AND $10,000 BATH). note: Designer: Cheryl Kees Clendenon Photo by: Greg Riegler of Greg Riegler Photography Open plan kitchens should be entered into an appropriate kitchen category, based on sq. footage. While calculating sq. footage for kitchens, cook, prep and clean-up areas, family desk, casual built-in dining, island dining, and eat-in areas should be included where applicable. Master bathrooms should be entered into an appropriate bathroom category, based on sq. footage. While calculating sq. footage for bathrooms, water closet, vanity, and areas for bathing, shower, closet and dressing should be included where applicable. Projects may be moved to an alternate category, as deemed appropriate by the judging panel.
winner recognition Winners announced at the NKBA Design Competition Awards Ceremony during KBIS 2019. Winning project photographs will be on display at the NKBA Booth at KBIS 2019. Featured in NKBA Magazine, NKBA websites and social media properties. Included in a national press release to consumer and trade media. Possible features in local and national consumer and professional publications. judging The competition entries will be scored on the following five core areas: 1. Creativity 2. Presentation 3. Design Planning 4. Elements & Principles of Design 5. Safety & Ergonomics At least two of the industry experts selected to judge is either a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD ), a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD ), a Certified Bath Designer (CBD ) or a Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD ). Judges are not eligible to enter the competition in the year of their service. Judges adhere to the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines with Access Standards when scoring entries. Note: Projects produced within the judges company are not eligible. Designer: Sandra Gjesdahl Photo by: Reid Rolls of Reid Rolls Photography competition guidelines The individual entrant must be the Designer of Record on the project and must be an NKBA member. Non-members must join the NKBA to enter the competition. Co-designers are not required to be members of the NKBA. (Maximum of three co-designers). If the entrant is not the owner of the business that billed the project, owner approval is required for eligibility. The owner is not required to be a member of the NKBA. The project(s) submitted must have been installed between January 1, 2017 and July 2, 2018. Enter the project into the one Category that best represents your project. You may enter as many projects as you would like that fit into the eleven different Categories. If your project qualifies for a Specialty Award, it is to be entered in addition to the Categories on the same entry form and no additional fees are required. A new entry form is required for each project submitted and is to be completed in full. Each entry requires a separate fee. Entries must be received by July 2, 2018 with the entry fee included. Early bird entry fee for projects received between April 2 May 31, 2018 is FREE for the first entry and $75 for proceeding entries. Standard entry fee of $100 applies for projects received between June 1, 2017 July 2, 2018. All identifying design and firm information on floor plans, elevations, design statement and photographs must be removed or blacked out. All required materials must be received in one digital submission.
required materials checklist Completed Online Entry Form - Read Instructions Carefully Click on the online entry form available on NKBA.org and enter all the requested information. While filling out the form, you will create Project ID number in the required field (this is coded with proper initials from the legend and your phone number). Entry Fee (once you click Submit on your entry form you will be redirected to Shopify for payment) After payment, you will receive an email containing a link with instructions to upload all required materials into structured folders. Do not relabel folder structure! Your unique folder will include subfolders for: -Project Photos (up to ten be sure to label one winning photo with a W ) -Design statement -Floorplans and elevations -Headshot -Bio -Specification form -Budget sheet -Client property release form (print PDF form, sign, scan, add to folder) -Photography release form (print PDF form, sign, scan, add to folder) -Business owner form (print PDF form, sign, scan, add to folder) -Budget sheet (for Large Luxury Kitchen and Bath and Budget Friendly Kitchen and Bath) Entries must be received no later than July 2, 2018 FREE (1st entry only submitted between April 2 May 31, 2018) $75 early bird entry fee (per project after first free submission) must be received between April 2 May 31, 2018 $100 entry fee (per project) received between June 1 July 2, 2018 Your submission must be received by 11:59 pm ET on July 2, 2018. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Designer: Shea Pumarejo Photo by: Matthew Neimann of Matthew Neimann Photography
required materials checklist continued Floor Plans FP MK- 555-555-5555 (e.g. Floor Plans Medium Kitchen Phone Number) Scale MUST be 1/4, 1/2, or 1:20 metric scale and clearly labeled including dimensions Must abide by NKBA graphic and presentation standards Identifying designer and firm information must be removed/blacked out Include your Project ID number (use legend) on your Floor Plans Elevations E MK 555-555-5555 (e.g. Elevations Medium Kitchen Phone Number) Scale MUST be 1/4, 1/2, or 1:20 metric scale and clearly labeled including dimensions Must abide by NKBA graphic and presentation standards Identifying designer and firm information must be removed/blacked out Include your Project ID number (use legend) on your Elevations Photographs P MK- 555-555-5555 (e.g. Photography Medium Kitchen Phone Number) The NKBA prefers up to 10 high res (300 dpi) color photos, approximately 8 x 12 (includes before and after photos) Professional photography is highly recommended! Avoid using photos that identify the project location or individuals such as client, children, or site workers Design Statement(s) DS MK 555-555-5555 (e.g. Design Statement Medium Kitchen Phone number) Must be typed and match standard formatting (see template) including a 200 400 word narrative and bulleted list of highlights Do not include any identifying designer and firm information including location Include your Project ID number (use legend) on your Design Statement For consideration as Budget-Friendly Kitchen and Bath, Outdoor Kitchen, and Universal Design awards, please see design statement template for requirements. Reasons for Disqualification If any materials are omitted or if required criteria is not met, the entry will be disqualified. No notification will be given. The NKBA reserves the right to disqualify a project before, during, or after the contest judging. Entry fees will not be refunded, and entry materials will not be returned. To avoid disqualification, please adhere closely to all competition guidelines and submit the following materials in one digital submission. Designer: Richard Anuszkiewicz Photo by: Jennifer Hughes of Jennifer Hughes, Photography LLC
design statement requirements Please use this as a guide when preparing your design statement. All design statements must be typed Do not include any identifying member information such as: -client name - business name -client location - business location If submitting a project to be judged for any of the awards listed to the right, please incorporate the specific information into your Design Statement. To present your entry in the best way, please use the following guidelines to assist in creating a concise, eff ective design statement. This will help to ensure that the judges have a good understanding of your project. The following is meant to help guide you in creating an eff ective design statement. It can be written as a narrative, a comprehensive bulleted list, or a combination of both. design narrative Explain your project in a descriptive, 200-400 word statement that outlines client needs objectives, design philosophy, challenges, solutions, and special features. list of highlights Using the references below, create a brief overview of your project. Objectives Outlined criteria to be met by your design solution. Casual dining for large family Contemporary tastes of clients Better traffi c fl ow Design Challenges Describe fi xed elements and special requirements. Design space around existing air ducts Include client s antique lighting Incorporate collection of rare pottery Design Solutions Describe how you solved the challenges. Created built-in shelving between air ducts Selected palette complimentary to antique lighting Custom lighting to spotlight pottery display Special Features Highlight design elements that are unique and memorable. Dual counter heights to meet needs of clients Repurposed wood fl ooring Recycled glass tile backsplash Please provide any additional information needed to accurately convey your project. Designer: Shea Pumarejo Photo by: Jennifer Siu-Rivera of Jennifer Siu-Rivera Photography When selecting any of the following categories please create one design statement, which includes the following specific information. concept kitchen concept bathroom outdoor kitchen large luxury kitchen if applicable* Creativity is the name of the game. The sky is the limit with this category. Submit a digital rendering, scanned hand sketch, or a video showcasing your creative genius. Concepts can include McMansions to a Tiny Homes. Accepted formats (jpg, pdf, mp4). Designs must be functional non-existent spaces. Dream big! List all materials and products specified for outdoor use. Describe any solution or feature that helped meet the unique needs of the client. List all materials and products specified in the design (Over 350 sq. ft. and over $100,000). Describe what makes the space luxurious and grand, what structural changes were made, and why were the finishes selected. Please place a copy of the project s budget sheet in the required submission folder. large luxury bathroom List all materials and products specified in the design (Over 55 sq. ft. and over $45,000). Describe what makes the space luxurious and grand, what structural changes were made, and why were the finishes selected. Please place a copy of the project s budget sheet in the required submission folder. universal design (kitchen or bath) List all products specified in the design that contributed to universal criteria. Describe any highlights or solutions that helped meet the unique needs of the client. large budget-friendly kitchen List all materials and products specified in the design that helped meet the client s budget (Over 350 sq. ft. and $100,000 or less). Describe any methods or practices used before or during the installation that contributed to cost-effective use of budget. Please place a copy of the project s budget sheet in the required submission folder. large budget-friendly bathroom List all materials and products specified in the design that helped meet the client s budget. (Over 55 sq. ft. and $45,000 or less). Describe any methods or practices used before or during the installation that contributed to cost-effective use of budget. Please place a copy of the project s budget sheet in the required submission folder.