tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36115279831390791552011-04-21T14:19:41.844-07:00Phoenix Awardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15632538221882964341noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611527983139079155.post-67173103581586394312008-09-28T08:01:00.000-07:002008-09-28T08:02:29.628-07:00<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); line-height: 115%;"></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: red; line-height: 115%;"></span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">About Us</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>Who is in charge of The Phoenix Awards™?<span> </span>What is its purpose?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>The Phoenix Awards™ are part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Phoenix Awards Institute, Inc.<span> </span>The nonprofit's purpose is to recognize outstanding achievement and innovation relating to environmental and community issues.<span> </span>Winning projects offer a fresh take on solving significant problems, show innovation and demonstrate masterful community impact.<span> </span>In addition to honoring excellence, the goal of the award program is to offer specific project examples, innovative techniques and inspiration as models for others to use in their communities.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>When did The Phoenix Awards™ start?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>The Phoenix Awards™ were created in 1997 to recognize individuals and groups who are working together to solve the critical environmental problem of transforming old, contaminated areas into productive new uses.<span> </span>For the first three years, the Awards Ceremony was part of the Brownfields Conference sponsored by the Western Engineers Society in Pittsburgh, PA.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>Does EPA sponsor The Phoenix Awards™?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>No, EPA cannot sponsor the awards program.<span> </span>However, beginning in 2000, EPA representatives asked us to hold our Awards and related events during the National Brownfields Conference.<span> </span>We are pleased to be part of the Conference, and EPA representatives participate in our judging process.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">About the Application</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>Should I have a Congress Member or other official submit the Letter of Support?<span> </span>Can this letter be delivered separately?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>It is not necessary to have a dignitary offer a Letter of Support.<span> </span>Some of the best Letters of Support are submitted by someone who is personally benefitting from the project.<span> </span>New business representatives, new home owners, or others who are benefitting from the end-use offer great Letters of Support.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span> </span>You can scan the letter to add to your submittal package (recommended), or mail the letter separately.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>How many photos should I submit with the application?<span> </span>Should I prepare a PowerPoint or make a special presentation of photos?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>Generally, applicants submit at least 3 - 6 "Before" Photos and 3- 6 "After" Photos.<span> </span>One or two dozen photos would be great.<span> </span>The judges normally review the photos in order to get a sense of the project before they start to read the application materials.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span> </span>Keep it simple.<span> </span>There is no need to prepare a fancy presentation.<span> </span>We focus on the project itself, not the form of the application materials.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>If my application does not win, should I update my application for next year's consideration?<span> </span>Will you offer some suggestions?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>Your application is good for 2 years worth of consideration.<span> </span>Competition is keen so although your project is worthy of a win, it may take 2 years of consideration.<span> </span>You do not need to provide any update or additions.<span> </span>However, most applicants update their application since there are more positive developments to share with us.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span> </span>We will be pleased to provide some feedback if you are interested in updating your application.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>If the call for nominations closes on June 30^th, when do you announce the winners?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>Our judges spend time reviewing the applications and meet for deliberations.<span> </span>In order to provide sufficient time for the judging process, our winners are announced in the fall each year.<span> </span>Once our judging concludes, each applicant will receive an email that announces the winning projects.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">About Winning</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>Can we purchase a duplicate trophy since we are part of a winning team?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>Yes, <span class="nfakPe">contact</span> us and we will provide information for you to purchase a duplicate trophy.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>Can we use a Phoenix Awards photo or logo on our website, marketing materials or exhibit display?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>Yes.<span> </span>Please use the awards ceremony photos, project photos and our logo in order to publicize your winning project.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>Our winning project sparked a number of other projects in our community.<span> </span>Can we provide you with an update about our project and its effect on the community?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>Yes!<span> </span>We would like to hear from our winners and receive a written update about continuing success with the project or the jumpstart effect that spurred other redevelopment projects.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Q.<span> </span>We are an early winner and would like to submit photos and project information in order to publicize our project.<span> </span>How can we do this?</span></span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">A.<span> </span>We have a format for our Fact Sheets that we will share with you.<span> </span>We welcome your help to have solid information to share with others interested in brownfield redevelopment.<span> </span>We would like to receive "Before" and "After" photos of your project.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3611527983139079155-6717310358158639431?l=phoenixawardsfaqs.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Phoenix Awardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15632538221882964341noreply@blogger.com0