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(Deadline for Project Submissions was October 3, 2011)
 
2011 Design Awards Competition
 
2011 Design Awards Competition
NEWH Las Vegas encourages all designers, architects, owners, and general contractors to enter the 8th Annual HOSPY Awards competition. The awards recognize deserving individuals and firms in the hospitality industry for extraordinary achievements in architecture, design, and development.
 
Eligibility for Entries
For Southern Nevada Firms: Any new construction project or renovation completed anywhere in the world between January 1, 2009 and July 15, 2011 is eligible for submission.
For Firms Outside Southern Nevada: If you have completed new construction or a renovation in Southern Nevada during the above timeline, your firm is eligible for submission.
 
Entry Fees
Fees are $100.00 for the first project; $75.00 for each additional project.
Submission deadline is 12:00 noon, Monday, October 3, 2011.
 
Project Categories:

Hotel
Lobby Registration Area
Casino Space
Ballroom/Convention Space
Nightclub
Lounge/Bar
Spa
Fine Dining Restaurant
Casual Dining Restaurant

Buffet
Hospitality Retail Space
Typical Guestroom
Suite
Villa
Resort Pool Experience
Landscape/Interiorscape
LEED-CI
Stand-Alone Restaurant
Best Theatrical Experience




 







Hospy Entry Process
 
TO SUBMIT A PROJECT: Please click here to complete online payment form and submit. (sorry, deadline was October 3rd) Fees are $100.00 for the first project; $75.00 for each additional project. Once payment is received you will receive an email within 48 hours with one submission number for each paid entry. In the same email you will receive a link to access and download the entry forms (listed below) and instructions on how to upload your completed forms for submittal. 
 
1. Entry Form
2. Concept Statement
3. Credit Sheet
4. Project Image/Floor-plan Powerpoint Template.
 
When saving files for submission title all files starting with the four number submission number assigned to the entry followed by the original file name (example - 0100Entry Form).
 
2. Fill out items 1-3 listed above in their entirety. The CONCEPT STATEMENT is a summary of the submittal in less than 150 words that will help the judges better understand the project. Make no reference to the name or location of the project. The CREDIT SHEET should include contractors, manufacturers, consultants and other individuals or firms that made significant contributions to the projects.
 
3.Use the PROJECT IMAGE/FLOOR-PLANS Powerpoint template for all images and floor-plans. Please assemble Powerpoint so that floor plans are at the beginning of the powerpoint followed by the project images. Images used in the powerpoint should be jpeg format. Image resolution should be 1024x768 pixels and 72dpi. The submitted PowerPoint should contain the following.
 
1. A minimum of one but no more than three floor-plans.
2. A minimum of five images and a maximum of ten images.
REMOVE ALL NOTATION OF PROJECT NAME, DESIGNER, FIRM OR OWNERSHIP FROM PROJECT STATEMENT, PLANS AND IMAGES OR PROJECT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
 

TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
You will receive an email with a request for documents link in the body. Save this email and it will take you so a secure site for you to upload your completed files. If you lose this email please contact Rachel Cline to request a new email sent.
 
All Submissions must be made by 12:00 noon Monday, October 3, 2011.
 
  
Judging Process
 
A special panel of distinguished judges from across the country to judge the submitted entries.
 
 
Hospy Awards Event
 
The 2011 HOSPY Awards will be presented during the NEWH Las Vegas fundraising event on November 5, 2011 at Wynn Las Vegas. Up to five finalists will be recognized in each category and a winner in each category will be announced during the awards ceremony. All submitting firms should have representation present to accept their HOSPY awards. Each firm will receive two complimentary VIP party invitations. The reception will be held prior to the HOSPY Awards, which will be attended by submitting design firms (2 representatives), former and current Industry Achievement Award recipients, 2011 HOSPY sponsors, NEWH Board members, and the media. 
 
After the 2011 Annual HOSPY Awards, projects of all category finalists will be displayed electronically in the World Market Center Las Vegas, Building A Lobby.