RIA Seeks Projects for Phoenix Awards competition.
Press Release Summary:
Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is seeking entries for 2010 Phoenix Awards for Innovation in Restoration and Reconstruction. Eligibility is also open to non-member firms who are active service providers in restoration and remediation industry. Up to 2 projects per firm may be submitted in each category, and deadline is December 15, 2009. Projects must involve personal or building property and residential or commercial buildings in areas of restoration and reconstruction.
Original Press Release:
RIA Seeks Projects for Phoenix Awards Competition
Columbia, MD - The Restoration Industry Association (RIA, formerly the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration) is issuing a call for entries for the 2010 Phoenix Awards for Innovation in Restoration and Reconstruction.
For the first time, RIA is expanding the eligibility criteria by opening the awards to non-member firms who are active service providers in the restoration and remediation industry. To be considered for eligibility, a project must be at least 90 percent complete by December 2009. Projects must also involve personal or building property and residential or commercial buildings in the areas of restoration and reconstruction. There is no minimum project size. Fees for members are $250 for the first entry and $150 for each additional entry, and for non-members, $500 for first entry and $400 for each additional entry. A firm may submit up to two projects in each category.
The deadline is December 15, 2009, and all projects and entry forms should be post-marked by this date. The winners will be announced during the 65th Annual Convention and Exhibition being held from March 23-27, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Ga.
"The Phoenix Awards are the premier awards for those involved in the restoration industry," explained RIA's Director of Communications, Patricia Harman, who coordinates the competition. "The projects are judged by a panel of their peers from the restoration, construction and insurance industries, and participating in this competition creates a sense of pride and confidence for all involved. Winning the competition validates a company's commitment to excellence for their staff, colleagues and clients."
For more information or to download an application, visit www.restorationindustry.org or call 443-878-1000.
3 The Restoration Industry Association (formerly the Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration) has more than 1,200 member firms worldwide. RIA provides industry leadership, supports science, and promotes best practices for cleaning and restoration. More information is available on the RIA website at www.restorationindustry.org.
Media Contact:
Patricia L. Harman,
Director of Communications
Restoration Industry Association
443. 878.1002
pattih@restorationindustry.org
