2025 Award Submissions

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Name*

First Last

Email*

Please enter the email address associated with your PCA membership.

Organization*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Award Applying For*

PIPP Category*

Select the PIPP Award you are applying for

Project Name*

Project Completion Date*

Judges Will Score on the Following Questions:

Are you nominating someone else?*

All nominees must be current PCA members in good standing.

Yes, I am nominating someone

No, I am nominating myself

Nominee Name*

First Last

Nominee Company Name*

Organization

Nominee Phone*

Nominee Email*

How long has the nominee been involved with PCA?*

What PCA events has the nominee attended or helped with this year?*

1000 characters or less

How has the nominee advocated for the industry?*

3,000 characters or less

Please describe in at least 5 sentences why the nominee's efforts for the industry have been significant.*

1000 characters or less

Describe the nominee's dedication and efforts to improve the industry and PCA.*

In 3,000 characters or less, speak to the nominee's contributions and service to PCA and the painting industry.

How has the nominee demonstrated PCA's mission?*

"...dedicated to the success of painting and decorating contractors through ethics, education and excellence." (3,000 characters or less)

How has the nominee contributed to their community this year?*

3000 characters or less

How many hours of volunteer work has the nominee and their employees done this year?*

Is the nominee a board member of any local non-profits?*

Yes

Not sure

What contributions has the nominee made to the industry to better it?*

3000 characters or less

Service Project Documentation*

Please provide up to three documents that show the ww

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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.

Reason for Nomination*

Please provide a brief summary of why you think this person deserves this award (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's substrate knowledge*

Describe the nominee's ability to identify, analyze and classify substrates so as to determine the most appropriate approaches for surface preparations and applications. (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's knowledge of paint chemistry*

Describe the nominee's understanding of ingredients of paint and the basic principles of adhesion and application under differing conditions. (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's tool knowledge and use*

Describe the nominee's level of identifying the most appropriate tools of the painting and decorating trade for specific application and using them in a highly skilled manner. (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's Mastery of the Trade*

Describe the nominee's unique capability to have one’s work demonstrate exceptional surface preparation, superior application techniques, and attention to detail. (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's safety procedures*

Describe the nominee's commitment to practicing safety procedures and policies (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's skill level and techniques*

Describe the nominee's skill levels and techniques that meet or exceed those presented by the PCA Craftsmanship Operating Procedures (COPs) (1000 characters or less)

Nominee's knowledge and use of PCA's Industry Standards*

Describe the nominee's knowledge and use of PCA Industry Standards and give examples of frequently referenced standards (1000 characters or less)

Craftsmanship Portfolio*

Please provide a minimum of 5 with a maximum of 10 photos demonstrating the nominee's craftsmanship. Each photo must be 50MB or less. Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, & pdf

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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

What marketing strategy/tools have you developed to increase your engagement with the community, prospects, and customers?*

(marketing strategy and purpose, description/ analytics of success, media/materials produced, video, podcast, website, rebranding, etc.) 5,000 characters or less

What have you done in the past year to improve your social media presence, reach and/or engagement?*

(social media sites, media/materials produced for social media, analytics) 5,000 characters or less

Social Media Link*

Please provide a link to one of your social media accounts that shows how your marketing strategy has been implemented

Marketing Collateral*

Please upload a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 examples of marketing collateral that have benefited your marketing strategy this year. Examples include: ads, mailers, signs, social media posts, etc. File size may not exceed 50MB. Accepted file formats are: jpeg, jpg, png, and pdf

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Accepted file types: jpeg, png, pdf, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 5.

1. Describe the Project From Start To Finish*

3000 characters or less.

1a. What is the age and condition of the structure and substrate?*

1000 characters or less

1b. What was the extent of surface prep for this project?*

1000 characters or less

1c. List and explain PCA Standards used in project.*

3000 characters or less

1d. Did you complete the project on time and on budget?*

Yes

2. Describe any specific requests made by the client that added unique challenges to the project.*

1000 characters or less

2a. What was the top priority/request made by the client?*

1000 characters or less

2b. What made your company stand out against the competing bidders?*

1000 characters or less

2c. Did the client make any last-minute requests?*

1000 characters or less

2d. Provide the client's feedback with at least 5 sentences.*

1000 characters or less

3. Describe the products used in the project.*

3000 characters or less

3a. Why did you choose these specific products and did they perform to satisfaction?*

1000 characters or less

4. Describe the level of skill required for the project.*

1000 characters or less

4a. What made this project unique from your other projects this year?*

1000 characters or less

4b. Describe any unusual tools and equipment needed to complete this project.*

1000 characters or less

5. Describe any aspects of the environment that resulted in more challenges for the project.*

1000 characters or less

6. Describe your safety plan for this project.*

1000 characters or less

7. Describe why you chose the specific photos that are included in your submission.*

1000 characters or less

8. What were your main concerns regarding this project?*

1000 characters or less

9. Describe the challenges that arose and how they were overcome.*

These could include, but are not limited to, height, terrain, poor substrate, coating failure, heat, sequence problems. etc. 1000 characters or less

Please upload your project photos below:

Photo Files*

Please upload a minimum of 5 photos and a maximum of 10. File size may not exceed 50MB. Accepted file formats: jpg, jpeg, png, & pdf

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

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