ENTER FACILITY NAME HERE* International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions * 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 Category Name Here: Best Hard Good Item Enter your confirmation order number here: Enter your confirmation order number here: JHAKAS889900

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

6 What is the product you are entering? Question 1 A line of Fashion Dolls that are inspired by Paris, Milan, and New York fashion weeks. Fashionistas are a group of friends that found enchantment and much more at their favorite place on earth, the mall. Each girl has her own unique style. Lisa loves all things pink, sparkly, and shiny. Lindsay is an tomboy at heart, and loves baseball caps. You will always find Sadie at makeup counter checking out the hottest new lipsticks. This line of dolls will inspire girls to bring out their inner fashionista.

7 When was product for sale and what was the retail price? Question 2 The product went on sale June 2016 with a retail price of $29.95

8 How does this product/display/game represent your location? Question 3 This line of fashion dolls represents our location because we are all about what’s new, what’s hot, and the latest and greatest trends. Colorful and bright, these dolls are a perfect representation our carefree and exciting park.

9 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

10 There are 3 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 Registration.2016 Brass Ring Awards Registration 2.Upload your PowerPoint – Once you have completed and submitted the application, you will receive a link to upload your PowerPoint. 3.Send a sample – if entering the Best Plush, Best Apparel, and Hard Good Item please ship copies of your PowerPoint submission file and application with a sample of item postmarked by August 1, 2016 to: IAAPA GAMES AND RETAIL BRASS RINGS Attn: Liderby Gladden 1448 Duke Street Alexandria, VA USA Submitting Your Presentation

11 Entry Deadline Entries must be received by IAAPA no later than close of business August 1, 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 Liderby Gladden at Final Information

12 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