Eligibility
Only items made between February 22, 2009 and February 8, 2010 are eligible for entry into the Innovations in Design Competition. Entry of a single project under more than one category is not permitted.


Categories for the 2010 Innovations in Design Competition include the following:

Residential Kitchen
This award is for the best use of one or more surfacing materials in a residential kitchen application. Applications can include, but are not limited to, countertops, wall splashes or other wall cladding, integral bowls and cabinetry.

Residential Bath
This award is for the best use of one or more surfacing materials in a residential bath application. Applications may include, but are not limited to, countertops or vanities, tub/shower surrounds or enclosures.

Commercial/Institutional
This award is for the best use of one or more surfacing materials in a commercial or institutional application. Applications may include, but are not limited to, office buildings, banks, nursing homes, retail outlets, hospitals, schools, etc.

Freestyle/Art
This award is for the best use of one or more surfacing materials in an application generally not associated with the use of the product(s). Applications might include furniture, lighting applications, etc.

Artisan
This award is for the best use of one or more material(s) in an artistic application and will be judged on originality, craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The piece must be displayed at the show; photos will not be accepted in this category.

Green
This award is for the entry that best exemplifies the use of recycled or other environmentally friendly surfacing material or materials. All entries in this category should include information on what qualifies the project as environmentally
friendly.

On Site Vanity Fabrication
This award is for the best vanity top fabricated on site at ICE during exhibit hall hours. Vanities may be fabricated using any decorative surfacing material suitable for a vanity top. Entries will be judged on creativity, craftsmanship and functionality.*

Best in Show
A best in show will be chosen from among the winners in the preceding categories.

Awards & Recognition - Winning entries will be selected from each category by a panel of qualified judges. The decision of the Judges is final. Entries will be judged on creativity and beauty of design, quality of execution and innovative use of material(s). *For more information on the On Site Vanity Fabrication category call Sandy @ 702-240-1660.