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Eligibility & Judging; BMA TAM and TAM digital
The Judges are selected by individual BMA chapters around the country from requests by the St. Louis chapter for individual expertise in diverse disciplines.
The TAM judging is conducted as a competition between the entrants of each individual category. Points are awarded in three areas and totaled for the entry’s final score: concept, execution and results. ‘Concept’ and ‘Execution’ are subjective categories dealing with the perceived value of the idea as it relates to its target or general impact; the design, writing and printing, production value and the delivery channel used. The ‘Result’ scoring area is objective.
 The TAM digital entries are judged by the same criteria plus structure, navigation and functionality, where applicable as specified in the categories section
Each TAM category has a Best in Class, Gold and Silver award available to win. Each entry’s final score determines the outcome. Ties are NOT allowed. In the event of a tie, the unanimous decision of the judges will determine placement. The judges’ decision is final.
TAM digital categories awards schedule is as follows. The awards in these categories will be as follows: 1 Best in Class, 2 Golds and 3 Silvers There will be no ties beyond these awards.
Best of Show is chosen by a unanimous vote of the judges from Best in Class winners.
Entry Preparation
Regular TAM Categories 1 - 24
Mount on medium-weight poster board of any color with minimum 2″ borders beyond the original material’s dimensions. Submit color photos of trade show exhibits, mounted on boards. Brochures and collateral pieces should be slipped into pockets or sheet protectors mounted to the poster board. Affix front and back entry forms to the appropriate sides of each board for each entry. You may create your own entry form if you wish. If more than one board is used for a single entry, affix front and back entry forms to each piece and clearly mark on front, 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.
View the categories.
TAM Digital, Categories 25 – 37
NEW ENTRY PREPARATION FOR TAM DIGITAL!!! ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST HAVE A POSTER BOARD ENTRY, AS IN REGULAR TAM. a SCREEN SHOT OR SOMETHING VISUALLY RELATED TO THE ENTRY SHOULD BE MOUNTED, ACCORDING TO REGULAR TAM ENTRY RULES.
 IN ADDITION TO THE PHYSICAL ENTRY POSTER, A DISC, STICK OR WEB DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE INCLUDED SO THE ENTRY MAY BE VIEWED BY THE JUDGES.
For website-related entries, a physical entry is required as well. It should include color printout of the home page or relevant screen mounted on medium-weight poster board with minimum 2″ borders. Affix front and back entry forms to the appropriate sides of each board. Blogs and some types of presently non-viewable
social media need written explanations with as much visual detail as is possible. Judges will access actual sites during the judging process. If you have an intranet site with sensitive info, please call Russell.
View the categories.
General
Complete all information on entry forms. Dimensional entries do not need to be mounted. Remember that business-to-consumer entries will be disqualified, except where noted in category details.
Returned Materials
You must note, in bold, your request for returned materials on the back of each entry board or object. There is a single $30 fee to return your entries, regardless of quantity.
Cost & Submission
BMA Members
First and Second Entry $75.00 each
Third Entry and Beyond $65.00 each
Non Members
First and Second Entries $85.00 each
Third Entry and Beyond $75.00 each
Entry Deadline
Entry deadline is Friday, July 19, 2013. Entries MUST be accompanied by fees, entry summary forms, and extra, unmounted copies of all back entry forms. Winners will be asked to submit jpegs of winning entries for use at the TAM Party. Please place check, entry summary forms and extra back entry forms in an envelope taped to the outside of your entry package shipment. An invoice will be presented to you should you request one. Call for credit card payment information.
Entry Submission
Send all entries and fees to:
BMA Tam Awards
c/o Russell Kroeker
10648 Clarendon Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63114
636.448.8012
Make all checks payable to BMA-St. Louis
Entry Forms
Click below to download Entry & Summary Form (PDF)
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