ENTRIES DEADLINE FEBRUARY 23Nominations are due by February 23, 2024. Winners will be recognized at the 2024 CFSEI Expo and will be published on the CFSEI and BuildSteel websites. Winning entries will also be made available to professional journals through press releases.
PURPOSEThe purpose of the CFSEI Awards Program is to publicly acknowledge outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation, and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel and to publicly acknowledge individuals who have volunteered their time and talent to the cold-formed steel (CFS) industry.
Projects that exemplify excellence in the structural design of new or renovated structures utilizing CFS products for exterior or interior applications. Awards may be given in multiple categories, at the discretion of the Awards Committee, depending on the total number of projects submitted. FIRST PLACE Winning entry will receive one free CFSEI Expo registration, one free CFSEI membership, an award, public recognition via trade publications and social media, and recognition on the CFSEI and BuildSteel websites. SECOND PLACE Winning entry will receive one free CFSEI membership, an award and public recognition via trade publications and social media. THIRD PLACE Winning entry will receive an award and public recognition via trade publications and social media. Any exterior or interior cold-formed steel framing detail, assembly, or framing element that exemplifies creativity or ingenuity to solve a design challenge. Awards may be given in multiple categories at the discretion of the Awards Committee, depending on the total number of entries submitted. FIRST PLACE Winning entry will receive one free CFSEI Expo registration, one free CFSEI membership, an award, public recognition via trade publications and social media, and recognition on the CFSEI and BuildSteel websites. SECOND PLACE Winning entry will receive one free CFSEI membership, an award and public recognition via trade publications and social media. THIRD PLACE Winning entry will receive an award and public recognition via trade publications and social media. To acknowledge the contributions of an individual who has volunteered their time, talent, and resources to the CFS industry. The John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service will be given at the discretion of the CFSEI Executive Committee. It will only be given when the Executive Committee has determined that a nominee exhibits exceptional qualifications in meeting the Award judging criteria, maintaining the past standards winners have set. AWARD CATEGORY I Entries will be judged on demonstrated excellence and achievement in the use of cold-formed steel based on the following criteria:
AWARD CATEGORY II Entries will be judged on ability to solve a cold-formed steel design challenge based on the following criteria:
AWARD CATEGORY III Judging criteria for the Distinguished Service Award will be based on the following criteria:
The CFSEI Executive Committee will select the Distinguished Service Award recipient.
Projects or individuals not meeting eligibility requirements will not be considered for judging. All entry packets must be submitted electronically. For each category, the entry packet must contain the following: CATEGORY I AND II Complete and submit an entry form for each project or detail submitted. Provide high-resolution photos and details for each project submitted. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Complete and submit an entry form for each nominee. DOWNLOAD FORMS
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIESEntry packets must be received by 5:00 pm on February 23, 2024. All entry packets should be clearly labeled "Submission for 2024 CFSEI Awards Program" and delivered electronically. For submissions instructions, please contact [email protected] for additional information. Upon receipt of a complete entry submission, CFSEI will send an email confirming such receipt. Representatives of winning entries will be notified by e-mail no later than April 5, 2024. The 2024 Awards Program winners will be recognized as a part of the 2024 CFSEI Expo. Representatives of the winning entries and the Distinguished Service Award recipient may be asked to make a brief presentation or statement upon receiving their award. If you have any questions or need clarification about the awards program requirements, please contact CFSEI at [email protected] or by telephone at 1-800-797-8335.
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