Steps to Enter

STEPS TO ENTER

1. Please complete Entry Application (download from entry forms) and return by email lparrish@thenationals.com, Fax 909-987-1335 or mail

Gold Nugget Awards
10416 Hamilton St.
Alta Loma, Ca 91701

You may pay entry fees by credit card or check – payable to Gold Nugget Awards

2. Once received GNA will email your entry serial number to contact person

3. Your entry materials are due by April 16th and will include:

• Entry Application with Serial Number
• Team/Project Information Form - download
• Photo Release Form - download
• Products Form - download – optional form
• CD Disk of Digital files — site plan, floor plan, photo images required.

If you have any questions during the process please feel free to contact our offices.

Lisa Parrish | Administrator
Gold Nugget Awards
10416 Hamilton St. Alta Loma CA 91701
909|987|2758
800|658|2751
909|987|1335 fax
lisa@pcbc.com

DIGITAL IMAGES saved at 300 dpi – size 5x7 JPEG format ONLY
CD LABELING: CD should be labeled with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and category number.
Example – GNA 1047 – Category 22

IMAGES: should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description…
Example: Entry Number – description
GNA1047-frontext.jpg
GNA1047-floorplan.jpg

PACKAGING OF MATERIALS: Please put each entry in an envelope with the entry application and CD – label outside of envelope with Entry Number and Category Number.
If you are submitting multiple entries – please enclose all entries in separate envelopes and then ship all within one package by deadline. We suggest including a packing list of submittals with entrant contact information.

Shipment suggestion: it is suggested that you send your materials by TRACKABLE shipping service. FED EX, UPS, OnTrac, etc.

GENERAL POLICIES, RULES AND TIPS FOR SUBMITTAL

Identification of Materials— Except for the entry application, company or project names anywhere in, or on, the entry materials is forbidden, and will result in elimination from the competition.

Identify your drawings, prints & CD’s with the serial and category numbers supplied by Gold Nugget.

Project Information Form–ALL ENTRIES — download electronic file. Supply all information requested. DO NOT exceed 200 words, or reduce type or add pages.

Site Plan Drawings–ALL ENTRIES— Black and white or color OK. Save as JPEG format on CD with image files. Should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description example: GNA1047-siteplan.jpg

Floor Plan(s)–ALL ENTRIES EXCEPT PLANNING—include total square footage excluding garages or porches, and room dimensions or approximate scale. Black and white or color OK. Save as JPEG format on CD with image files. Should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description example: GNA1047-floorplan.jpg

Photography Images –ALL ENTRIES—We recommend professional architectural photography. Check specific category requirements below for minimum photos required. DIGITAL IMAGES saved at 300 dpi – size 5x7 JPEG format ONLY

IMAGES: should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description…
Example: Entry Number – description
GNA1047-frontext.jpg

Note—Composites/multiple images on an individual page are acceptable and maybe used to show architectural or design details.

CD Disk Requirements —ALL ENTRIES — Submit one CD per entry that contains required images in digital format. DIGITAL IMAGES saved at 300 dpi – size 5x7 JPEG format ONLY

Floor plans: Please include clean JPEG files of floor plans and site plan.

Density Definitions Gross density is total acres divided by total units. Net density is the total buildable site area divided by the total number of units. Buildable acreage includes land that serves the project—homes, streets, parking and commons. Subtract acreage for unusable land—major slopes, wetlands, perimeter landscape lots, habitat areas or easements that cannot be integrated into the proposed development. Convert hectares or meters to acres or easements that cannot be integrated into the proposed development. Convert hectares or meters to acres.

If you have any questions, please call (800) 658-2751 or (909) 987-2758.

GOLD NUGGET TIP SHEET

Solid presentation helps Gold Nugget judges see how good your work really is. Here are tips from judges and winning entrants that can help you make submittals as complete and effective as possible.

Plan Ahead

Review possible entries, and make final decisions in a timely fashion; eight weeks from the deadline is not too soon to start. Organize all work from this starting point, and be systematic; try to nail down all elements of the final package well ahead of the deadline.

Don’t Shoot Yourself In the Foot

Fundamental errors are the easiest to make; check your work. Make sure you have the required number of photos (“before” and “after” if applicable), the floor plan drawing, the site plan drawing, and complete project information. Check for discrepancies between drawings and the Project Information Sheet; for example, do square footages match? Double check anonymity: for example, company names on floor plans or site plans?

Project Information Forms

State design/planning objectives and challenges simply, and explain the achievement. Strive for plain English. Avoid sales copy. Have someone read the statement aloud to make sure it conveys what you intend. Supply everything requested for your category. Cleanly type the final document and proofread it carefully.

Photography

Get the best you can get for your budget. If you have a favorite architectural photographer, book him/her NOW. The best are in great demand. If you don’t have a favorite, consult the Gold Nugget pool photographer list in your entry packet. Ask veteran entrants who they like best, and why. Fully use your photographer’s expertise. The best can help you resolve issues of shot selection, number of models to shoot, when to shoot, etc.

Focus interior photography on architectural interest: room relationships, volumes, views, sculptural elements and other details. Don’t emphasize furniture.
Focus exterior photography on elevation strength, entry details, streetscape, neighborhood character, community interest, etc.

Illustrations

Supply drawings that are crisp and easy to review. Check to see that each drawing has required elements. If you can enrich it, consider:

Color or shade-coding to highlight renovations, additions or mixed uses.
Color keys for site planning exhibits, helping judges locate immediately the various housing types, commercial uses, open space, etc.
Roof lines, driveways, sidewalks and landscaping to add interest and information.
Furnished floor plans to help judges see how the space planning works.

Site Planning Extras or What is Net Density?

Net density is generally defined as units/acre for land area that can be developed. It usually includes total acreage of all residential lots and local internal (on-site) major streets. It excludes acreage given to off site major street dedications, slope banks, outer edges or major easements, retention basins and some rec areas/open space dedications. To determine net density, divide number of units by net acreage: 200 units divided by 50 net acres = 4 units/acre.

Best of luck with your Gold Nugget Awards submittals!


2010 Steps to Enter
	STEPS TO ENTER 1. Please complete Entry Application (download from entry forms) and return by email lparrish@thenationals.com, Fax 909-987-1335 or mail Gold Nugget Awards 10416 Hamilton St. Alta Loma, Ca 91701 You may pay entry fees by credit card or check – payable to Gold Nugget Awards 2. Once received GNA will email your entry serial number to contact person 3. Your entry materials are due by April 16th and will include: • Entry Application with Serial Number • Team/Project Information Form - download • Photo Release Form - download • Products Form - download – optional form • CD Disk of Digital files — site plan, floor plan, photo images required. If you have any questions during the process please feel free to contact our offices. Lisa Parrish \| Administrator Gold Nugget Awards 10416 Hamilton St. Alta Loma CA 91701 909\|987\|2758 800\|658\|2751 909\|987\|1335 fax lisa@pcbc.com DIGITAL IMAGES saved at 300 dpi – size 5x7 JPEG format ONLY CD LABELING: CD should be labeled with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and category number. Example – GNA 1047 – Category 22 IMAGES: should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description… Example: Entry Number – description GNA1047-frontext.jpg GNA1047-floorplan.jpg PACKAGING OF MATERIALS: Please put each entry in an envelope with the entry application and CD – label outside of envelope with Entry Number and Category Number. If you are submitting multiple entries – please enclose all entries in separate envelopes and then ship all within one package by deadline. We suggest including a packing list of submittals with entrant contact information. Shipment suggestion: it is suggested that you send your materials by TRACKABLE shipping service. FED EX, UPS, OnTrac, etc. GENERAL POLICIES, RULES AND TIPS FOR SUBMITTAL Identification of Materials— Except for the entry application, company or project names anywhere in, or on, the entry materials is forbidden, and will result in elimination from the competition. Identify your drawings, prints & CD’s with the serial and category numbers supplied by Gold Nugget. Project Information Form–ALL ENTRIES — download electronic file. Supply all information requested. DO NOT exceed 200 words, or reduce type or add pages. Site Plan Drawings–ALL ENTRIES— Black and white or color OK. Save as JPEG format on CD with image files. Should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description example: GNA1047-siteplan.jpg Floor Plan(s)–ALL ENTRIES EXCEPT PLANNING—include total square footage excluding garages or porches, and room dimensions or approximate scale. Black and white or color OK. Save as JPEG format on CD with image files. Should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description example: GNA1047-floorplan.jpg Photography Images –ALL ENTRIES—We recommend professional architectural photography. Check specific category requirements below for minimum photos required. DIGITAL IMAGES saved at 300 dpi – size 5x7 JPEG format ONLY IMAGES: should be named with your Gold Nugget Entry Serial Number and description… Example: Entry Number – description GNA1047-frontext.jpg Note—Composites/multiple images on an individual page are acceptable and maybe used to show architectural or design details. CD Disk Requirements —ALL ENTRIES — Submit one CD per entry that contains required images in digital format. DIGITAL IMAGES saved at 300 dpi – size 5x7 JPEG format ONLY Floor plans: Please include clean JPEG files of floor plans and site plan. Density Definitions Gross density is total acres divided by total units. Net density is the total buildable site area divided by the total number of units. Buildable acreage includes land that serves the project—homes, streets, parking and commons. Subtract acreage for unusable land—major slopes, wetlands, perimeter landscape lots, habitat areas or easements that cannot be integrated into the proposed development. Convert hectares or meters to acres or easements that cannot be integrated into the proposed development. Convert hectares or meters to acres. If you have any questions, please call (800) 658-2751 or (909) 987-2758. GOLD NUGGET TIP SHEET Solid presentation helps Gold Nugget judges see how good your work really is. Here are tips from judges and winning entrants that can help you make submittals as complete and effective as possible. Plan Ahead Review possible entries, and make final decisions in a timely fashion; eight weeks from the deadline is not too soon to start. Organize all work from this starting point, and be systematic; try to nail down all elements of the final package well ahead of the deadline. Don’t Shoot Yourself In the Foot Fundamental errors are the easiest to make; check your work. Make sure you have the required number of photos (“before” and “after” if applicable), the floor plan drawing, the site plan drawing, and complete project information. Check for discrepancies between drawings and the Project Information Sheet; for example, do square footages match? Double check anonymity: for example, company names on floor plans or site plans? Project Information Forms State design/planning objectives and challenges simply, and explain the achievement. Strive for plain English. Avoid sales copy. Have someone read the statement aloud to make sure it conveys what you intend. Supply everything requested for your category. Cleanly type the final document and proofread it carefully. Photography Get the best you can get for your budget. If you have a favorite architectural photographer, book him/her NOW. The best are in great demand. If you don’t have a favorite, consult the Gold Nugget pool photographer list in your entry packet. Ask veteran entrants who they like best, and why. Fully use your photographer’s expertise. The best can help you resolve issues of shot selection, number of models to shoot, when to shoot, etc. Focus interior photography on architectural interest: room relationships, volumes, views, sculptural elements and other details. Don’t emphasize furniture. Focus exterior photography on elevation strength, entry details, streetscape, neighborhood character, community interest, etc. Illustrations Supply drawings that are crisp and easy to review. Check to see that each drawing has required elements. If you can enrich it, consider: Color or shade-coding to highlight renovations, additions or mixed uses. Color keys for site planning exhibits, helping judges locate immediately the various housing types, commercial uses, open space, etc. Roof lines, driveways, sidewalks and landscaping to add interest and information. Furnished floor plans to help judges see how the space planning works. Site Planning Extras or What is Net Density? Net density is generally defined as units/acre for land area that can be developed. It usually includes total acreage of all residential lots and local internal (on-site) major streets. It excludes acreage given to off site major street dedications, slope banks, outer edges or major easements, retention basins and some rec areas/open space dedications. To determine net density, divide number of units by net acreage: 200 units divided by 50 net acres = 4 units/acre. Best of luck with your Gold Nugget Awards submittals!