It is also now a strict requirement that more information is submitted along with the entry about its production – for instance, details of origination and machinery used (not brand names). This is to assist the judges in making a fairer decision on the winners. A full list of required information can be found in point 6 of the Rules for Entry (see right).

As usual, the entries will be displayed throughout the three days of the Printwear & Promotion Exhibiton and judged on the first morning by a panel of industry judges selected by the organisers. But this year, in addition to the plaques awarded for first, second and third places, and announcements at the exhibition; winners’ businesses will be given greater editorial coverage in the magazine, in the issues following the exhibiton.

This year the eight categories are:

A – Best screen print
B – Best screen print using water based inks
C – Best digital inkjet print
D – Best dye sublimation
E – Best transfer print
F – Best embroidery design
G – Best decorated promotional accessory (nongarment)
H – Best decoration using methods not covered in A-G

The final date for entries to arrive at the postal address is Friday 8th February 2008, so don’t delay – start work on your entry today!

RULES FOR ENTRY

1. The awards are for the garment and promotional merchandise decoration industry only. Therefore Datateam Publishing Limited (hereinafter known as The Organiser) can only accept entries in accordance with the classes announced.
2. All entries must have been produced between March 2007 and 31st January 2008.
3. The ruling on the awards made will be at the complete discretion of the appointed judges, whose details shall be made known before judging takes place and will not be open to discussion. The judge’s decision is final.
4. Each entry must be on one garment or product, and additional entries must be decorated on a separate garment or product and an entry form must be submitted for each entry.
5. Identification of each entry will only be known by the person making the entry and the organisers until after the judging when the name and contact details of the entrant will be displayed alongside the entry. This will benefit visitors who may wish to make contact with entrants following the exhibition. Therefore the name, address and telephone number of the entrant must not appear on any part of the entry. Failure to adhere to this rule will mean disqualification. All judges will be unaware of the identity of entrants until the results are revealed.
6. All entries must include a detailed description of the techniques used in the production of the submission. This should include, where appropriate, information on the following:
   - The origination– is it your own, from a UK separation house or American supplied separations?
   - The machinery used, ie. a hand carousel/belt printer/mechanised carousel etc
   - Whether it was part of a production run or just a one-off
   - Which side is to be judged (if both sides are decorated)
   This document will assist the judges in finalising their decision.
7. All judging will take place during the exhibition.
8. All qualifying entries will be placed on display during the 2008 exhibition, held between 2nd – 4th March 2008.
9. The organisers will not accept responsibility for any entry submitted. The persons making such an entry must make necessary arrangements for the safe delivery to Sarah Boozer, Awards Coordinator, Datateam Publishing Limited, 15a London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LY no later than the closing date – Friday 8th February 2008. All entries will be returned with the winning plaques (where applicable) following the exhibition. Entries and awards (where available) may be collected from the organisers office after 4pm on the final day –Tuesday 4th March
10. The organiser will publicise the winners and runners up in the 2008 April edition of Printwear & Promotion magazine along with a full exhibition review. Winners’ details will also be displayed at the Printwear & Promotion 2008 exhibition.
11. The winning plaques will be posted to the name and address given on the entry form.
12. Entries will only be accepted from the persons willing to abide by the rules as listed herein, as required by Datateam Publishing Limited.

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