NIA’s Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition

NIA’s Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition

To highlight the creativity and artistry of contractor projects representing mechanical and industrial insulation systems, this event aims to showcase the craftsmanship of our industry. Even if your company placed or entered last year, you are eligible to submit a new project in this year's competition. Only NIA contractor members can apply, and there is no entrance fee.

This is a competition with three winners (1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place) to be determined by member voting during the Fall Summit event. Each project will be showcased anonymously (company names will be removed from photographs). Winners will be announced during the Fall Summit event, and you must be present to win!

Click here to view the submission form

Eligibility

  • NIA contractor members (There is no cost to enter as it is part of your NIA membership).
  • Submissions due by October 2, 2024
  • Must give written permission for NIA to publish and share photo(s)

Submission Requirements

  • Each company may only submit photographs (up to four) of one project.
  • Photos submitted must try to be unbiased and not display branding of materials, please blur or redact product names/logos if visible.
  • The photographs should highlight the artistic value, craftsmanship, and creativity of the insulators’ work.
  • Submissions must be accompanied by a brief description (maximum 150 words) of the project or system insulated, as well as a short caption that can be used for social media (10 words) identifying the type of application.
  • The name of the individual and company submitting the photo(s) will be confidential until after votes are tallied.
  • Photos should be high resolution with a clear view of the insulation work. Several views (up to four) including closeups may be submitted for the same project.
  • All photos must pass a safety review to ensure no OSHA violations are visible.
  • Companies must submit the photographer’s name, company’s name, and permission to use the photo.
  • Companies must grant NIA unlimited permission to use the photo in the future without identification.

To Apply

  1. Review eligibility and submission requirements to ensure you qualify.
  2. Complete the electronic submission form.
  3. Email photos (up to four) of one project to events@insulation.org by October 2, 2024
  4. Attend NIA’s Fall Summit, October 28-29, 2024, to vote and be eligible to compete in the competition. If you cannot attend the event, all participant photos will still be featured on NIA’s website, www.insulation.org

Judging

This is a competition! There will be three winners (1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place) selected during the Fall Summit event. All registered and present Fall Summit participants will be eligible to judge (vote) on the projects photographed. We encourage you to submit the details of your project on the application. Each project will be showcased anonymously (individual and company names will be removed from all photographs).

Criteria for Judging (as visible in the photographs)

    • Most (total number of) parts insulated
    • Aesthetics
    • Difficult angles/machinery insulated
    • Well-installed common application

Winner Recognition

    • The 1st Place Winner will receive a plaque of the photo/project selection
      • One 1/2 page ad for your company to run in an issue of Insulation Outlook Magazine
      • (1) Top digital banner ad for a Fall Summit focused email in 2025
      • (1) Top digital banner ad for an email blast sent in December 2024
    • The 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a digital certificate
    • Recognition in NIA News
    • The top three winners will be featured in a full page ad in Insulation Outlook.
      • NIA will design this ad with each company's name, photo, and a QR code to their website
    • Photo(s) and company recognition on NIA's social media accounts at least once.

Participant Recognition

    • All participants will be included on the Insulation Project Showcase webpage
    • Participants will be listed in NIA publications, and photos and project details may be included in NIA communications
    • Winners or Participants may be chosen to have their project or project photo(s) published in an issue of Insulation Outlook magazine

Winner Announcement and Awards Ceremony

Winners will be announced during the Fall Summit event, and your company must be present to win.