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

2. 2 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. Go to: 2016 Brass Ring Awards On-line Submissions.2016 Brass Ring Awards On-line Submissions 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.

3. 3 Eligibility Criteria: Only IAAPA members in good standing are eligible to compete in the 2016 Brass Ring Awards: Excellence in Games and Retail competition. 2016 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 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 Eligibility and Judging Criteria

4. 4 Thank you for applying for the 2016 IAAPA Brass Ring Awards: Excellence in Games and Retail! These awards honor members who exemplify the best in midway games, retail goods, and merchandising display in the attractions industry. Use this MS PowerPoint (PPT) template as your entry form for the following awards categories: New Category: Best Store Visual Merchandising New Category: Best Single Display Merchandising New Category: Best Game Operation Best Hard Good Item – Class 1 and 2 New Category: Best Plush – Class 1 and 2 New Category: Best Apparel – Class 1 and 2 Introduction

5. 5 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. However the overall file size should be limited to 250mb. Introduction

6. 6 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? Awards Entry: Background Information

7. 7 Once your PowerPoint is complete, save the file. Use the following name format to name your files: Category_yourparkname.ppt For example if the Really Great Park is entering the Best Plush category it should save the file as: Best Plush_ ReallyGreatPark.ppt Saving Your Presentation

8. 8 What is the product you are entering? Question 1 Your answer here …

9. 9 When was product for sale and what was the retail price? Question 2 Your answer here …

10. 10 How does this product/display/game represent your location? Question 3 Your answer here …

11. 11 There are 2 easy steps to submit your presentation: 1.Complete On-line application and payment – Register and submit your payments on-line via the Brass Ring Awards registration site. Go to: 2016 Brass Ring Awards On-line Submissions.2016 Brass Ring Awards On-line Submissions. 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. Submitting Your Presentation

12. 12 Entry Deadline Entries must be received by IAAPA no later than close of business August 1, 2016. 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 econnor@iaapa.org Final Information

13. 13 Brass Ring Awards Ceremony Whether you are an entrant, a finalist, or a winner you are invited to the 2016 IAAPA Brass Ring Awards Ceremony Wednesday November 16 th 4:30 – 6 pm At the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 Entertainers at the 2015 Brass Ring Awards Ceremony Winners at the 2015 Brass Ring Awards Ceremony