Overview

All entries must be postmarked by Monday, July 11, 2011

The Florida Festivals and Events Association's mission is to promote and strengthen the festival, event and fair industry in Florida through education, networking, dissemination of information, and the cultivation of high standards for the industry.

We strongly feel that we do this through the FFEA SUNsational Awards Program, which recognizes its member's innovation, individuality and creative collaboration.

Events of all sizes are encouraged to submit entries. You will be judged among your peers in the same budget category so you are competing with events with similar budgets.

Please submit each entry in one of these two event budget categories:

• $74,999 and under
• $75,000 and over

Budgets should include the entire budget for the event that you are entering, including all in-kind services.

1. Where can I see the entries that were submitted?
   All entries will be displayed at the convention and trade show. 
2. When will winners be announced?
   Winners will be announced at the 17th Annual Convention and Trade Show Awards Luncheon, Friday, August 12th. Winners will be presented with a certificate and ready-to-hang plaque.
   
3. Do I have to present to win?
   Although we encourage you to attend the Convention and Trade, you do not have to present to win a SUNsational Award.
   
4. How can I view the winning entries?
   A PowerPoint of all winning entries will be placed on the FFEA website.
   
5. Will press releases, on winning entries, be distributed?
   Press releases, explaining the award and the competition, will be written and distributed to your local media sources and throughout the state.  We encourage you to send out press releases to your media contacts as well.

1. Only FFEA members are eligible to submit entries.
2. You may submit multiple entries in each award categories.
3. Entries must be submitted in their original format (copies or printing proofs not acceptable).
4. Entries must have been produced and/or utilized between July 4, 2010 and July 10, 2011.
5. On the back of each board or item, an entry form must be adhered.
   (Copy as needed or simply place the information requested on the information form on the entry.)
6. Please pay close attention to the mounting and submission requirements. If mounting or submission requirements are not met, your entry may not be judged.
7. Please do not adhere additional items or three dimensional items to your display board.
8. All entries become the property of FFEA. FFEA assumes no liability for items lost, taken, or damaged.
9. All entries must be postmarked by July 11, 2011.
10. Please mail your entry fees with your entries.

Entries are judged by professionals in their fields of radio, television, photography, website development, promotions, graphics, advertising, public relations, marketing, social media, and special event production.

The FFEA Media Awards entries are judged through a point system based on the criteria listed for each category.

Two SUNsational Awards will be given in each award category; a best in category award and a runner-up award, unless, in the opinion of the judges, no award is merited. The judges reserve the right to give multiple awards in a category if scores are tied.

The fee for each entry is $15.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Attn: SUNsational Awards / Katherine Phillips~Chaplin
3390 Mary Street Suite 128
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133

Phone: 305-447-0401

All entries must be postmarked by Monday, July 11, 2011

Call the FFEA Office at 561-736-7071 or e-mail FFEA at ffea@bellsouth.net.