ENTER FACILITY NAME HERE*______________________ Enter Category Name Here: __________________________________ Enter your confirmation order number here: ________________________________________ *This should be the facility name as you would like it to appear in the awards program or on the awards plaque.

How to use this PowerPoint Read the Awards Eligibility & Judging Criteria Add required text, graphics, photos, video, and or audio to the relevant slides. Video and audio files can be embedded or added as a link to YouTube Save the PowerPoint File. Follow the naming conventions listed in this document when saving to avoid a delay in your application processing. Complete On-line application and payment: Register and submit your payments on-line via the Brass Ring Awards registration site. Upload your media – Once you have completed and submitted the application, you will receive a link to upload this PPT file and any related media files.

Eligibility and Judging Criteria Eligibility Criteria: Only IAAPA members in good standing are eligible to compete in the Brass Ring Awards 2017: Excellence in Food & Beverage competition. 2017 IAAPA membership dues must be paid in full at time of receipt of entry. All entries become the property of IAAPA and will not be returned. Only one entry per facility, per category, will be accepted. Judging Criteria: The judges will focus on two particular aspects of your program. First, the judges will consider the quality and effectiveness of each program by letting the results speak for themselves. Illustrate how your approach to food and beverage successfully produces results.
Next, the judges will be looking for the unique attributes that set your program apart from the rest. Show how your program goes beyond training textbooks, procedures, and forms to create a robust and memorable experience. Illustrate how your program reinforces the values, vision & mission, culture, and branding or theme of your facility. The decision of the judges will be final. Awards will not be given in a category if the judges determine no entries in that category warrant special recognition. Judges may re classify incorrectly submitted entries to the correct category. Entry Format and Content: The following materials and documentation must be submitted for each entry: Online entry form and USD$30 payment per category Upload this PPT and related video audio files to the upload link in the registration confirmation

Introduction Thank you for applying for the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards 2017: Food & Beverage Excellence These awards recognize and celebrate creativity and excellence in food and beverage for the attractions industry. Use this MS PowerPoint (PPT) template as your entry form for the following awards categories: Best New Innovation in Food & Beverage Amusement Parks and Attractions, Including Water Parks, With Annual Attendance of Less Than 1 Million.  Amusement Parks and Attractions, Including Water Parks, With Annual Attendance of More Than 1 Million.   Best New Menu Item

Introduction You may use PowerPoint's features to insert text, photos, graphics, images, audio and video to support your application and to “tell the story” of your campaign. Your PowerPoint file can have as many slides as you need.

Background Information Awards Entry: Background Information Please use this slide to provide background information on your facility. Information should include: Name of Facility (include logo and photograph) Location Size (annual attendance) Facility staff (full time, part time and seasonal employees) Year founded Notable achievements Number of attractions (where applicable) What is your attractions unique selling point?

Saving Your Presentation Once your PowerPoint is complete, save the file. Use the following name format to name your files: F&Bcategory_yourparkname.ppt For example if the Really Great Park is entering the Best New Menu Item category it would save the file as: Best New Menu Item_ ReallyGreatPark.ppt

Best New Menu Item Question 1 Describe your overall food service operation. Include number of venues, types of service, etc. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 2 Provide a brief summary description of the new item. Include photo (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 3 When was the item first implemented? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 4 Describe the challenges of the research and development process. Include: information regarding how new attributes were discovered such as new tastes, flavors and presentation, as well as what problems were overcome. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 5 How was the item presented to customers? Include: examples of signage, displays, plate presentation and/or marketing communications. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 6 What were the benefits to your operation? Provide any quantitative data such as % increases or metrics that can provide scope. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 7 Describe the impact on customers. What do they experience, and what value do they receive? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 8 Provide relevant customer response data, such as guest comments, testimonials, social media, etc. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 9 How did this innovation affect profitability? Express in terms of % gains, COS comparisons, labor efficiency, units sold or other measurable improvements. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 10 What makes the implementation of this item unique/superior to what other industry operators have already accomplished? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Menu Item Question 11 Why do you feel your submission deserves to win the Brass Ring Award? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 1 Describe your overall food service operation. Include: number of venues, types of service. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 2 Provide a brief description of the new innovative idea or concept. Include photo for submission. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 3 When was the item first implemented? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 4 Describe the thought process of research and development for the Concept. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 5 Describe results in quantitative details that can provide scope, such as % increases, improvement metrics, etc. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 6 Describe any tangible benefits to your operations, such as line wait improvements, quality of guest experience, employee benefits, etc. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 7 Describe the impact on customers. What do they experience? What value do they receive? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 8 How did this innovation affect profitability? Express in terms of % gains, COS comparisons, labor efficiency, units sold or other measurable improvements. (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 9 What makes the implementation of this concept/idea superior to what other industry operators have already accomplished? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Best New Innovation in F&B Question 10 Why do you feel your submission deserves to win the Brass Ring Award? (Please add extra slides as needed for graphics, audio/visual attachments, etc.) Your answer here …

Main Entry Photo Please use this slide to insert a high-resolution jpeg photo of your entry for use in the awards ceremony and promotional materials. Insert photo here …

Submitting Your Presentation There are 2 easy steps to submit your presentation: Complete On-line application and payment – Register and submit your payments on-line via the Brass Ring Awards registration site. then 2. Upload your media – Once you have completed and submitted the application, you will receive a link to upload the media for the entries. Upload the media for your entries to the upload portal.

Final Information Entry Deadline Entries must be received by IAAPA no later than close of business August 1, 2017. Each IAAPA facility member may submit one entry only in each category. Notification of receipt of the application will be acknowledged and finalists will also receive notification when judges have made their decisions. Attendance to the Awards Presentation is open to all. Questions concerning the IAAPA Brass Awards should be directed to Eamon Connor at 703 299 5744 or econnor@iaapa.org

Brass Ring Awards Ceremony Whether you are an entrant, a finalist, or a winner you are invited to the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards 2017 Ceremony Wednesday November 15th 4:30 – 6 pm At the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017