2008 Master Design Awards

Competition and Entry Information

The Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards competition was initiated 30 years ago to recognize remodelers, architects, builders, kitchen and bath specialists and other professionals for outstanding project design and construction.

Eligibility

* Projects considered for QR Master Design Awards in 2008 must have been completed by a professional contracting firm between January 1, 2007 and May 23, 2008.
* Previous QR Master Design entries may not be re-entered.
* Entry of a single project under more than one category is permitted as long as each entry meets each of the category standards. (For example, you may enter a whole house remodel in the whole house category and then enter the kitchen in the kitchen category as well.)

The 22 award categories in 2008 include:

# Whole House $500,000 and above
Project to affect an extensive amount of the home. May include but is not limited to the following: An addition, interior remodeling of more than one room, exterior remodeling, window replacement, structural improvements, etc. Scope of total project cost to have exceeded $500,000.
# Whole House $200,000-$500,000
Same as #1 above. Scope of total project cost to have been between $200,000 and $500,000.
# Whole House below $200,000
Same as #1 above. Scope of total project cost to have been less than $200,000.
# Room Additions $100,000 and above
To include an addition, add-a-level or attic build-out which increased the liveable space of the home. Total project cost to have exceeded $100,000.
# Room Additions below $100,000
Same as #4. Total project cost to have been below $100,000.
# Kitchens $100,000 and above
Total project cost to have exceeded $75,000.
# Kitchens $50,000 to $100,000
Total project cost to have been between $50,000 and $100,000.
# Kitchens below $50,000
Total project cost to have been below $50,000.
# Residential Specialty
This category recognizes a single element in a remodel. Examples include custom cabinetry, masonry work, railings, glass block, fireplaces, etc.
# Bathrooms $50,000 and above
Total project cost to have exceeded $50,000.
# Bathrooms $30,000-$50,000
Total project cost to have been between $30,000 and $50,000.
# Bathrooms below $30,000
Total project cost to have been below $30,000.
# Finished Basement
Remodels of basements to add living space.
# Room Remodel
An interior remodel that does not involve an addition or work done to a kitchen, bathroom or basement.
# Deck/Porch/Outdoor Living
Includes decks, porches and outdoor areas that extend the living area beyond the home, including pools and landscaping areas that incorporate decks, porches and free-standing structures.
# Exterior Facelift
Remodels including but not limited to siding, window replacement, door replacement, roofing, trim, etc.
# Conservatory/Sunroom
Addition of a conservatory or sunroom to a home.
# Detached Structure
May include but not limited to free-standing garages, sheds, offices, pool buildings, etc.
# Historic Renovation
Any project where work was done on an historic home.
# Light Commercial
Remodeling of a commercial structure which may include interior work, exterior work and additions.
# Universal Design
Any project with strong aesthetics built to enhance the lives of aging or disabled individuals.
# Green Remodel
Provide a brief explanation of the scope of the project and how your philosophy about green remodeling affected the work. Summarize the green aspects of the project. Include any certifications or test results.

Entries will be judged upon all of the following factors:

# Aesthetic Appeal
# Construction Techniques
# Handling of Unusual Situations
# Attention to Detail
# Functionality of Space
# Financial Success
# Overall Impression

Deadlines

Deadline for completed binders is June 6, 2008. There will be no deadline extensions. Please send completed binders to:

QR Master Design Awards
Attn: Heidi Riedl
1233 Janesville Avenue
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Phone: (800) 547-7377 ext. 1316 • Fax: (920) 563-1707

Questions about the competition or entries should be directed to Jon Minnick, managing editor, at (800) 547-7377, ext. 1651 ([email protected]), or Heidi Riedl, administrative assistant at (800) 547-7377, ext. 1316 ([email protected]).

Awards and Recognition

Winning entries will be selected by a panel of experts. Awards are to be made for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each of the 22 award categories. Judges may elect to award fewer than three awards in a category. They may also make special merit awards. The decisions of the judges are final. Entries will be judged upon all of the following factors: Meeting project objectives, overall impression, aesthetic appeal; construction techniques; handling of unusual situations; attention to detail; functionality of space; and financial value of the project.

First place award winning entries will be featured in the September 2008 issue of QR. First place award winners in the kitchen and bath categories may also be featured in Kitchen & Bath Design News (a sister publication of QR) and on the KBDN Web site. All award winners will be recognized with a plaque and a news release, and featured on the QR Web site (www.qualifiedremodeler.com). Awards will be presented at a special reception September 9 in Baltimore, the evening before the Remodeling Show. All entries are also evaluated for possible use in QR editorial features.

Competition Website