PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
2019 PDCA PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Contractor Participation Application
Putting Excellence to the Test!
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.
All participating companies must focus on the completeness in
addressing each of the criteria outlined in the official 2019 POY
form. The 2019 POY Judges are instructed not to focus on the
sophistication of the presentation, but only to judge the content presented
as it pertains to the project and the POY 2019 criteria.
General Requirements
The competition is open to all PDCA Contractor member projects
completed on or before Dec. 31, 2018.
Entries must be submitted with the permission of the principals or
officers of the firm.
The dollar categories for project entries are based solely on the dollar
volume of the piling contract.
Entry categories are split between Land and Marine.
Within each of these two categories, there are four volumes:
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 did your company choose to submit this project 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
LAND MARINE
Less Than $500,000 Less Than $500,000
$500,000 – $2 Million $500,000 – $2 Million
$2 Million – $5 Million $2 Million – $5 Million
$5 Million or Greater $5 Million or Greater
Submit entries to:
33 Knight Boxx Road, Suite 1
Orange Park, FL 32065
56 | EDITION 1 2019 www.piledrivers.org
/POY
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