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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Community of the Year
Community and Retail Sales
Awardsof/the Year Awards
Center Retail Sales
The National Industry Awards are
Center each year the National
presented of at the Year
2010
What Happens to Your Entry
National Industry Awards
judging in the award category most
Congress and Expo for suited for your community or retail
Entries are screened at MHI headquar- sales center by February 8, 2010.
Awards/ Community of
Manufactured and Modular
Housing, bringing recognition to ters to verify eligibility. They are then
the best manufactured home com- separated by region and entry category Eligibility Criteria
the Year Awards /
munities, and manufactured home for judging. All entries are judged by a Refer to each category for specific
retail sales centers in the country. panel of independent experts in the award criteria. Please pay special atten-
Retail Sales Center of
Each award winner receives a
personalized trophy and recogni-
fields of architecture, development, tion to the eligibility criteria for each
home construction, multi-family hous- award category and ensure that your
tion in industry communications.
the Year Awards /
In addition, award-winning com- ing, real estate appraisal, finance, pub-
lic relations and community planning.
entry meets the criteria outlined in this
munities and retail sales centers brochure. Any entry determined not to
serve as an inspiration and model
Community of the Year
for others in the industry striving The entries are evaluated using judg- meet the eligibility criteria will be dis-
for excellence. ing criteria based upon the submission qualified. If it is determined that the
entry does not meet the eligibility crite-
Awards / Retail Sales
Award winners will be honored
information provided in this brochure.
ria at the time of receiving the entry
The highest-scoring entry in each cate-
at the National Industry Awards
gory receives an award. The decision form and fee, the entry will be rejected
Center of the Year
Luncheon to be held on April 14,
2010 during the 2010 National of the judges is final and scores for and the fee will be returned. If ineligibil-
Congress and Expo for individual entries will not be disclosed. ity is not evident until the time of judg-
Awards / Community
Manufactured and Modular ing, the entry will be disqualified and
Housing at the Caesars Palace in Dates to Remember fees will not be refunded.
of the Year Awards /
Las Vegas, Nevada. The awards
luncheon is an annual highlight of
Please notify MHI of your intention to Award Notification
the National Congress and Expo participate in the awards program by
Retail Sales Center of
for Manufactured and Modular completing an entry form and mailing Award winners will be notified by mail
Housing. it with your entry fee to MHI by no later than March 12, 2010. The
results will not be provided by phone
the Year Awards / February 1, 2010. Next, gather your
before March 12, 2010.
materials and submit your entries for
Community of the Year
Community of the Year & Retail
Awards / Retail Sales Sales Center of the Year Regions
Center of the Year
Awards / Community
of the Year Awards /
Northeast/
Mid Atlantic
Retail Sales Center of
South
the Year Awards /
Midwest
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 100
Community of the Year
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 558-0400 West
(703) 558-0401 Fax
Awards / Retail Sales
www.manufacturedhousing.org
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NATIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS
2010
Community of the Year
Awards / Retail Sales
Entry Deadlines, Fees
and
CenterRules the Year
of
COMMUNITY
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Overall Eligibility
For each of the following categories, the entry
RETAIL SALES CENTER
OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Overall Eligibility
For each of the regional categories, the entry
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Entry notification forms and should be for a single community. A separate should be for a single retail sales center loca-
Awards/ Community of
fees ($75 for each entry) must
be received by MHI by fax or
form must be used for each entry. The commu-
nity entered must be a member in good stand-
tion selling manufactured (HUD-Code) and/or
modular homes. You may enter more than
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mail by February 1, 2010. If, at ing of the state manufactured housing associa- one sales center in each category. A separate
the time of receiving the entry
he Year Awards /
form and fee, it is determined
tion in the state in which it is located. form must be used for each entry. The retail
sales center (single location) entered must be
th
that the entry does not meet the
eligibility criteria, the entry will Categories a member in good standing of the state manu-
Retail Sales Center of
be rejected and the fee will be n Land-Lease Community of the Year
factured housing association in the state in R
returned. which it is located.
(Each region, see map on page 1)
he NoYear willAwards /
refunds be granted for
Open to all HUD-Code manufactured home
land-lease communities of any size
Categories th
entries withdrawn from the n Retail Sales Center of the Year
competition, late or incomplete in geographic area.
(Each region, see map on page 1)
Community of the Year
entries, or entries determined n Best New Subdivision in the United States
Open to fee simple subdivisions comprised
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not to meet the eligibility What to Submit
criteria at the time of judging. of 50 percent or more of manufactured or
Awards / Retail Sales
Entries for judging must be modular homes. No size or geographic
• A typed statement that includes a descrip-
tion of the retail sales center, information on
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received by MHI no later than restrictions.
5:00 p.m. (EST) on February 8, sales volume, marketing programs, manage-
Center of the Year
2010. There will be no exten-
sions to the deadline and no
What to Submit ment philosophy.
• Descriptions of special awards presented to
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• A typed statement that includes a description
exceptions will be made. the sales center and information on industry
of the community/subdivision, information on
Awards / Community of
All materials submitted the market (such as entry level, empty nester,
involvement to include local community and A
state and/or national associations.
become the property of the move-up, etc.) served by the community, infor-
• Digital images on a CD in jpeg or tiff PC
he Year Awards /
Manufactured Housing
Institute. Photographs may
mation on home prices and monthly lease
expenses (if land-lease), special amenities and
compatible format of at least 300dpi and th
measuring 4” X 5” showing the retail sales
be used in future MHI publica- resident services provided by the community
center to include the sales center’s signage,
Retail Sales Center of
tions. Entrants are responsible
for obtaining permission to
and any other information you believe supports
your entry, such as company goals or
display homes, office and presentation from R
use photography produced the street. Digital images do not have to be
philosophy.
professionally produced, but should be of suf-
he Year Awards /
by others.
• Digital images on a CD in jpeg or tiff PC com-
ficient quality and quantity to adequately th
patible format of at least 300dpi and measuring
Entry Materials assist the panel of judges in visualizing the
Should be Sent to: 4” X 5” showing the entrance to the communi-
Community of the Year
Manufactured ty/ subdivision and its name, homes in the com-
sales center.
• Marketing materials to include newspaper
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Housing Institute munity, streetscape, amenities such as pools
advertisements, magazine ads, brochures,
c/o Community of the Year and clubhouses, common areas and signage.
Awards / Retail Sales
Awards or Retail Sales Center Digital images do not have to be professionally
videos, radio spots, DVDs, CDs, and prospect
kits, etc. used to promote the retail sales center.
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of the Year Awards produced, but should be of sufficient quality and
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 100 • Information on homebuyer services such as
quantity to adequately assist the panel of judges
Center of the Year
Arlington, VA 22201 in visualizing the community or subdivision.
real estate services, general contracting, C
mortgage brokerage, homebuyer education,
• Marketing materials including media ads,
and details of customer satisfaction programs.
Awards / Community of radio and television spots, prospect kits, etc.
• Copies of lease agreement, architectural
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he Submit entry form
covenants, homeowners’ association regula-
Year Awards / tions, and other major documents governing
residential life within the community or
th
and fee by subdivision.
Retail Sales1.Center of
February
• A description of the individual or company’s R
involvement in the industry, the local communi-
ty and state and/or national associations.
Year Awards /
he Submit entry for • Site plan. If you have questions, th
call MHI at
judging of
Communityby the Year (703) 558-0400. C
February 8.
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ENTRY NOTIFICATION FORM
Community of the Year 2010 National Industry Awards
Awards / Retail Sales Contact Person Information
This individual will receive all communications regarding the awards program.
Must of the Year
Center be received Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Awards/ Community of
by February 1, 2010 ____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________
the• Year Awards /
Please use one form Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Retail Sales Center of Entry Information
for each entry. Name of Entry: ______________________________________________________________________
the Year Awards / Address of Entry (Actual Location): __________________________________________________
• Please copy the form ____________________________________________________________________________________
Community of the Year
Telephone: ________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________
Awards / Retail Sales
for additional entries. State Association Membership: ______________________________________________________
Please provide the name of the state association of which the community or retail sales
center listed above is a member.
Center of the Year
• Read the eligibility
Entry Fee
Awards / Community of The fee for each entry is $75. You may send one check or make one credit card payment for
multiple entries.
requirements for each
the Year Awards / ______ Number of entries x $75 = ______
category carefully.
Retail Sales Center of Payment Information
______ Check (make payable to the Manufactured Housing Institute)
______ American Express ______ MasterCard ______ VISA
the Year Awards /
Card Number: _________________________________________ Expiration Date: __________
Community of the Year Name on Card: ______________________________________________________________________
Billing Address and Zip Code: _________________________________________________________
Awards / Retail Sales _____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Center of the Year
Check Appropriate Entry Category:
Awards / Community of _____Land-Lease Community of the Year (check appropriate region)
_____Northeast/Mid Atlantic _____South _____Midwest _____West
the Year Awards / _____Best New Subdivision in the United States
Return completed form
and Sales to:
Retail payment Center of _____Retail Sales Center of the Year (check appropriate region)
_____Northeast/Mid Atlantic _____South _____Midwest _____West
Manufactured Housing Institute
the Year Awards /
c/o National Industry Awards I certify that the entry named above qualifies for the entry category selected. I understand that entries for
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 100 judging must arrive at the Manufactured Housing Institute office by 5:00 p.m. February 8, 2009. I give
MHI permission to use photographs included in the submission for judging in its future publications and
Community of the Year
Arlington, VA 22201 in its Photo Library.
(703) 558-0400
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________
Awards / Retail Sales
(703) 558-0401 Fax
National Industry Awards
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2010
www.manufacturedhousing.org
(703) 558-0401 Fax
(703) 558-0400
Arlington, VA 22201
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 100
CALL FOR National Industry Awards
Community of the Year Awards / Retail Sales Center of the Year
2010 ENTRIES
Awards / Community of the Year Awards / Retail Sales
Center of the Year Awards / Community of the Year Awards
/ Retail Sales Center of the Year Awards / Community of the
Year Awards / Retail Sales Center of the Year Awards /
Deadline for Entry Deadline
February 1, 2010
Year Awards 2010Submissions for Judging:
Community of the Notification: February 8,/forRetail Sales Center of the
Year Awards / Community of the Year Awards / Retail Sales
Sponsored by the Manufactured Housing Institute and the National Congress and Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing
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