Holiday Party Palette Competition Rules

1. Purpose

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The goal of this competition is to showcase creativity, design sensibility, and product knowledge by building a cohesive, visually appealing finish palette using a variety of materials. This will allow the participants to demonstrate how well they can curate different finishes, materials, and textures for a potential design project.

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2. Eligibility

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• Participants: Manufacturer representatives who submit a door prize for raffle are eligible to participate. Door prizes can be a gift basket, gift card, experiences, etc. These will be raffled off for attendees at our Holiday Party. 

• Materials: Use any materials you want to create your finish board! This can include, but is not limited to, fabrics, wallcoverings, tiles, hardware, laminate, veneer, flooring, acoustics, and other architectural finishes.

• Custom items: If desired, participants may add custom elements or branded accessories to enhance the presentation of their palette (e.g., branded labels or festive elements).

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3. Size and Format

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• The finish palette board must be no larger than 16" x 16" in total size.

• The board can be made from any suitable substrate (e.g., foam board, plywood, or sturdy cardboard) that is capable of supporting various materials.

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4.  Judging Criteria

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The finish palette will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Creativity and Originality: How unique and inventive is the palette? Is there a creative use of materials?

• Cohesiveness and Harmony: Does the palette work well together? Are the materials balanced in terms of color, texture, and finish?

• Functionality and Practicality: Does the palette feel like something that could be used in a design project? Is it versatile or suitable for a variety of applications?

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5. Judging Process

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• The competition will be judged privately during the holiday party by a panel of designated judges. Each entry will be scored based on the criteria outlined above.

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6. Prizes

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• The winner of the competition will be awarded a door prize. The prize will be announced during the holiday party.

• Additional recognition may be given for Honorable Mentions or Best in Show, depending on the number of participants.

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7. Set-Up

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• Participants must set up their boards in the designated area by 6pm on the day of the event.

• Please include your name and email address on your board. Winner must be present to redeem your door prize!

 

8. Have fun!!!

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We can't wait to see your creativity flow!