...................................................................................................................................................... DAZZLE US WITH YOUR DESIGN
Enter CPAA competition and become a Designer Member ($500.00 Value). As an added bonus for your entry we will wave the $500.00 membership fee for 2012.
All entries in the CPAA’s IPDC will be judged by a panel of distinguished industry leaders on the basis of overall beauty, quality, originality, and award guidelines.
All cultured pearl varieties of any shape and size are eligible for submission.
Entries are eligible for any of the awards being offered.
Let the piece you create speak for itself
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the International Design Competition is to celebrate and recognize design excellence of all types of Cultured Pearls under the authority of the Cultured Pearl Association of America.
The awards conferred will be of international significance.
The judging process is anonymous, transparent, and confidential.
Judges will be leaders of the jewelry industry including editors, writers, buyers, and sellers of cultured pearls.
RECOGNITION
AWARD: An award is given to the entry that most demonstrates the high level of achievement that the given award signifies, in accordance with the judging criteria.
COMMENDATION: A commendation is given to entries that demonstrate high standards of achievement, in accordance with the judging criteria.
There will be significant media opportunities (print and on-line) including coverage by industry publications and www.cpaa.org website.
Award winners will receive the prize associated with the particular Award, a “Symbol of Excellence” honor; use of the IPDC logo for all printed and web based information, and a beautifully framed certificate.
Commendations receive a certificate and use of the IPDC logo for all printed and web based information.
AWARDS
President’s Trophy
The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated all judges as the best of the best. Luster Award
Given to the entry that is judged “most marketable” of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace. Designer’s Award
Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond (originality). Brilliance Award
Given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way. Orient Award
The award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls. The Visionary Award
The entry that re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer. Wedding Day Pearls
Brides and pearls are synonymous. Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.
Key Dates
Entry submissions will be accepted beginning June 1, 2011 until 5:00 P.M. EST on Thursday September 1, 2011.
An email confirming receipt of entry will be sent to all applicants within seven days of submission.
Requests to withdraw an entry for a full refund will be accepted if made in writing within 14 days of submission. After the 14 day period an entry can be withdrawn without a refund.
Winners will be notified by November 1, 2011 and all winning pieces must be made for presentation at the 2012 AGTA show and the 2012 JCK Show
Awards and Commendations will be announced and presented during the AGTA Gem Show, Wednesday February 1, 2012 at an event hosted by the Cultured Pearl Association of America.
Winners and commendations will be published online February 1, 2012.
Submission Requirements
Entry materials will not be returned and will remain the property of the CPAA. To ensure anonymity in judging, no names of applicants should appear on front side of submissions, please mark on the back side.
The following items must be must be included with each submission:
1. Hard copy of the entry form with all sections complete.
2. Images: send a minimum of one and a maximum of 5 images for each entry. All entries can be by sketch, drawing, painted image or digital image. Images will be accepted on DVD or CD (either MAC or PC) in JPEG format only.
3. Images should be no larger than 8 ½” x 11”. Any larger will not be accepted.
4. The actual piece of jewelry does not have to be made for submission. Only the winners of each category will be asked to make their piece for exhibition.
5. First entry is $150.00
6. Each subsequent entry is $100.00 (max 5)
7. CPAA members receive a 25% discount on any amount of entries
8. Entries MUST be received by September 1, 2011
