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GDC/BC and MET Fine Printers present
THE GDC/BC SALAZAR STUDENT AWARDS 2015
Recognizing the work of up-and-coming design students in British Columbia
HISTORY
The GDC/BC Salazar Student Awards,
established in 1985 by the British Columbia
Mainland Chapter of The Society of Graphic
Designers of Canada, were created in honour
of Enrique Salazar. Mr. Salazar was one of
the founding members of the society and the
national representative for the BC chapter for
two years. He was a partner in Salazar Graphics,
and taught graphic design at Capilano College
until his death in June of 1985.
MET Fine Printers is the founding sponsor of
this event.
AWARDS
A cash prize of $500 along with a GDC/
BC Salazar Certificate will be awarded to one
student from each category.
Winners and Honourable Mentions will be
recognized at the Salazar Awards Evening on
May 13, 2015. They will also be featured in the
Salazar Awards Show and will appear in GDC
publications and the GDC newsletter which
is distributed to design firms and advertising
agencies nationally.
CATEGORIES
1] Print Design
2] Interactive
3] Brand Identity
4] Video & Motion
JUDGING
A judging committee comprised of top
professionals of GDC/BC will be reviewing and
selecting the winners and honourable mentions.
Judging will be based on the strategy and
rationales of the pieces as well as the level of
visual execution.
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to students who
are enrolled in an academically recognized
certificate, diploma or degree graphic design
or advertising program in BC. Students can be
at any stage of their program and must have a
signed entry form from an instructor or program
director stating that the applicant is enrolled in
the named program.
SUBMISSION
Applicants may submit work in one or more
categories, to a maximum of 4 entries in total.
Each piece of work must be accompanied by a
concise description of the problem solved and
a rationale of the designer’s approach. Use one
entry form for each piece – entry forms may be
downloaded at salazarawards.ca.
FORMATS FOR SUBMISSION
Submissions must be cleanly mounted on matte
black card stock either 12˝x 18˝ or 18˝x 24˝.
Up to two boards may be submitted per entry
(number them 1/2 and 2/2).
Any web design components of Brand Identity
submissions, and all Interactive and Video &
Motion submissions must be printed screen
captures. If a website URL is available, it should
be provided and/or a CD or DVD of the video/
interactive piece.
DEADLINE
Complete submissions must be received on or
before noon on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the
following address:
GDCBC Salazar Awards Submissions
c/o Langara College
Unit L4 - 601 West Broadway
Attention: Molly Chow
Submissions may be dropped off in person
between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, or
alternative arrangements may be made via
email at education.bc@gdc.net
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
GDC/BC is not responsible for any loss
or damage that may occur to entries.
Applicants are asked to ensure that entries are
appropriately documented before submitting to
the competition.
RETURN OF ENTRIES
Students can pick up their entries after the
event by contacting Johnathon Strebly at
604.551.5222 or president.bc@gdc.net
Entries not picked up by May 31, 2015 will be
discarded.
SALAZAR AWARDS EVENING
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will be promoted to the design, advertising
and business communities through an awards
evening and exhibit on May 13, 2015.
For updates about the Salazar Awards Evening,
including ticket sales (free for students and GDC
members) please visit salazarawards.ca.
Society of
Graphic Designers of Canada
British Columbia Chapter
Société des
designers graphiques du Canada
Chapitre de la Colombie-Britannique
THE GDC/BC SALAZAR STUDENT AWARDS 2015
ENTRY FORM
Please affix this form to the back of each piece that is part of your entry. Applicants may submit work in one or more categories, to a maximum of
4 entries in total. Up to two boards may be submitted per entry (number them 1/2 and 2/2).
CATEGORY:
o
Print Design
o
Interactive
o
Brand Identity
o
Video & Motion
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DESCRIPTION OF CONCEPT AND RATIONALE (Keep it brief! Use an additional sheet if necessary. Each piece of work must be accompanied by a concise
description of the problem solved and a rationale of the designer’s approach.)
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