Thursday, August 28, 2008
Station Style Awards
FIRE CHIEF's 2008 Station Style Awards
A special November issue of FIRE CHIEF
Have an exceptional project that deserves national recognition? Want to showcase your best work to the largest audience? FIRE CHIEF's Station Style Awards gives your project more national exposure than any other station design competition.
Now accepting entries for 2008! Entry forms deadline extended to Aug. 25.
Fire departments and architects are invited to enter FIRE CHIEF's 2008 Station Style Awards competition. The entry can reflect an entire fire station or a specialized part of the facility, but projects must have been completed since Jan. 2, 2004. Entry forms should be submitted by Aug. 25; Complete presentation portfolio is due by Sept. 2.
Mail forms and portfolio to:
FIRE CHIEF Station Style Awards
Attn: Connie Fonseca
One IBM Plaza
330 N. Wabash, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60611
Three winners will be selected in each of the five categories and will receive plaques. Citation recipients will receive a certificate of recognition. All recognized stations also will be included in the November issue of FIRE CHIEF magazine and our Station Style Special Report on www.firechief.com.
Enter the 2008 Station Style Awards competition.
Published November 2008.
- 2008 Project Data Sheet.
- Click here to fill out your 2008 entry form online.
- Presentation portfolio guidelines.
To Order Reprints of the Station Style Awards:
Reprints are a polished way to showcase third-party endorsements, adding credibility to your product, company or service. They demonstrate to your clients, partners and employees that you have been recognized in FIRE CHIEF magazine. We can professionally customize your reprints with your company's logo, contact information or advertisement.
To purchase quality custom reprints or eprints, call 888-858-8851. Instant reprints and permissions may be purchased at www.firechief.com; look for the iCopyright tag at the end of each article.
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Questions?
Contact Connie Fonseca at 312-840-8414 or connie.fonseca@penton.com
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