PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
2019 PDCA PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Associate/Engineering Affiliate
Participation Application
Entries are to be received by Friday, April 26, 2019.
All entries will be placed in PileDriver magazine Editions 4 and
5. Winning entries will receive recognition in PileDriver magazine
and will receive their award at the PDCA 22nd PDCA Annual
International Conference and Expo 2019.
Sophistication of the presentation is not part of the judging,
but completeness in addressing each of the criteria outlined in this
form is essential.
General Requirements
The competition is open to all PDCA Associate and Engineering
Affiliate member projects completed on or before Dec. 31, 2018.
Entries must be submitted with the permission of the principals or
officers of the firm or owner.
Entry categories include Land or Marine based projects.
Each entry must include the following:
A completed Entry Form for each project submission:
Provided below or go to piledrivers.org/POY.
$225 Entry Fee must accompany each entry form.
Provide a Summary:
Required –
•• Why do you believe this project qualifies to receive a PDCA
Project of the Year Award?
Answer as many of these that apply:
•• Special innovation in the use of construction techniques,
equipment and/or materials
•• Unique application of piles or design consideration
•• Construction problems and creative solutions
•• Cost saving measures such as value engineering
•• Innovative project management
•• Design changes from other deep foundation or earth retention
systems to driven piles
•• Management or mitigation of environmental considerations
How to Submit Final POY Presentation
All final entries must be submitted on a flash drive.
FLASH DRIVE MUST INCLUDE:
Entries MUST be submitted in a Word document and include a
completed Entry Form. Do not submit in a PDF.
Don’t embed photos in the text summaries.
Photos:
•• A minimum of 8 high-resolution color photos.
•• Label Photo reference text summary.
•• Photos should highlight the progression of the construction
process, including the finished product and be a clear and
accurate representation of the project.
Additional supporting documentation (optional):
•• Letters of recommendation
•• List of accommodations
•• Media coverage or materials as you feel appropriate
Submit entries to:
33 Knight Boxx Road, Suite 1
Orange Park, FL 32065
www.piledrivers.org PILEDRIVER | 53
/POY
/www.piledrivers.org
