1. 2015 Nominee Required Documentation
<ENTER FACILITY NAME HERE>
Deadline: August 1, 2017
Applications uploaded after deadline will not be considered

2. How to use this PowerPoint
Read the Award Eligibility & Judging Criteria
Add required photos and save this PowerPoint to your computer as follows:
Category_FACILITYNAME
Upload this file and other required files (listed at end of this powerpoint) to:
**Please follow the naming conventions listed in this document when uploading to avoid a delay in your application processing**

3. Eligibility Criteria:
• Only IAAPA family entertainment center facility members in good standing (2017 membership dues must be paid in full at receipt of entry) are eligible to compete in the Brass Ring Awards 2017: Top FECs of the World competition.
• Facilities must be open.
• All entries become the property of IAAPA and will not be returned.
• Corporations may submit one entry for each of their individual facilities, but each facility must be an IAAPA member.
• For more information on membership, please contact IAAPA at / or .
Judging Criteria:
• In addition to the information you provide, your facility will be judged based on a visit performed by a professional mystery shopper, who will evaluate your facility’s performance from the customer’s perspective in the areas of pre-visit telephone call, web site review, general appearance, staff hospitality, cleanliness, landscaping, attractions, food quality, state of repair, safety, service received, and more.
• Cause related marketing and how a facility adds social value to its community is a key judging criteria and a necessary component to be considered the Top FEC of the World. Please submit two (2) samples of cause related marketing and/or charitable activities supported by your FEC.
• For the purposes of fair competition, the size of the facility will not be considered in the judging process.
Entry Format and Content:
The following materials and documentation must be submitted for each entry:
• Online entry form and USD$30 payment
• Upload all supporting materials including this PPT

4. Facility Logo
<Paste Facility Logo Here >

5. Exterior of Building/Entrance
<Paste Photo Here >

6. Main Sign
<Paste Photo Here >

7. Ticket Sales Counter
<Paste Photo Here >

8. Bathroom
<Paste Photo Here >

9. Food Concession(s) or Restaurant(s)
<Paste Photo Here >
Please attach one photo of each of your food service areas
Seating area
Kitchen
Order counter
Bar / service bar

10. Redemption Counter/Merchandise Display
<Paste Photo Here >
Please submit 3-5 photos which capture the essence of your redemption counter/merchandise display
Counter
Display wall
Overall look / feel

11. Party Room(s) <Paste Photo of each room here >
Submit a minimum of 1 photo per themed room

12. 2 Pictures of each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Mini Golf Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

13. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Laser Tag Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

14. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Go Kart Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

15. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Rock Climbing Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

16. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Batting Cage(s) Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

17. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Bumper Boat(s) Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

18. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Bumper Cars Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

19. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Arcade Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

20. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Bowling Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

21. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Roller/Ice Skating Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

22. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Water Park Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction

23. 2 Pictures each Revenue Generating Attraction
<Paste Other Attractions Photos Here >
Delete this slide if the facility does not have the above attraction
Add additional slides for other attractions as needed

24. Group Photo of Staff in Uniform (3-7 people minimum)
<Paste Photo Here>

25. Additional Items to Upload
Please submit up to 5 media collateral items that you are most proud of, examples include:
Media (TV,Digital,Radio) Commercial
Name it: FEC_FACILITYNAME_Commercial
One Example of a print advertisement
Name it: FAC_FACILITYNAME_Advertising
General facility Flyer/Brochure PDF
Name it: FEC_FACILITYNAME_Flyer
Promotional event Flyer PDF
Name it: FEC_FACILITYNAME_Promo
Birthday party Flyer/Brochure PDF
Name it: FEC_FACILITYNAME_Birthday
Do not embed into this ppt

26. Additional Items to Upload Pt 2
Upload the following items separate with the following file naming convention (Do not embed into this ppt)
Example 1 of Cause/Charitable Marketing (How your facility adds value to your community)
Name it: FEC_FACILITYNAME_Cause1
Example 2 of Cause/Charitable Marketing (How your facility adds value to your community)
Name it: FEC_FACILITYNAME_Cause2

27. Technology Applications Provide examples of how you are currently using technology in your day-to-day business, examples may include - sales process - guest interaction - automation - web tools

28. To conclude, check whether or not you have attached these documents/pictures:
Logo
Picture of exterior of building.
Picture of main sign.
Picture of ticket counter
Picture of bathroom.
Picture(s) of all food service outlets.
Picture(s) of redemption counter.
Picture(s) of party rooms.
Picture(s) of your attractions.
Media collateral.
Information on your cause related marketing.
Examples of how you are using technology.

29. 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