Rules and Criteria
Rules and Criteria The Contractor of the Year 2010 contest was created to recognize contractors who have annual revenues of between $1 million and $10 million and who exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals: business acumen, equipment management expertise, attention to safety and community involvement. Contractors who meet these qualifications are invited to enter. Contractors also can be nominated by others in the construction industry. To enter an applicant must:
  • Have annual revenues of between $1 million and $10 million.
  • Have at least 10 years of construction company ownership experience.
  • Have an excellent safety record.
  • Own at least five ride-on construction machines.
  • Be able to represent the construction industry in a positive way.
An applicant is required to complete this form in its entirety. Co-owners should submit one application, listing all owners. All entries must be received by September 15, 2009. Equipment World editors will carefully review each entry and select 12 finalists. Each finalist will be featured in Equipment World magazine and will win a free trip for the finalist and his/her guest to Las Vegas to attend a NASCAR race. One finalist will be chosen as the Contractor of the Year 2010. All information is confidential and is only used for judging purposes. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, fill out all information requested on this entry form and mail to: Marcia Gruver, Contractor of the Year 2010, P. O. Box 2029, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403. All entries must be received by September 15, 2009. The Contractor of the Year 2010 contest is open only to contractors who have annual revenues of between $1 million and $10 million. It is NOT open to employees of Randall-Reilly Publishing Co./Construction Media Group and its agents, and suppliers of this program and their families. Offer void where prohibited and is subject to all federal, state and local laws. Construction Media Group editors will select the 12 finalists and the 2010 Contractor of the Year. Their decisions will be final. No responsibility is assumed for lost, misdirected, damaged or illegible entries. PRIZES: Contractor of the Year finalists will receive a trip to Las Vegas to attend a NASCAR event. Winners will be notified by mail and have an article on them published in a 2010 or 2011 issue of Equipment World magazine. Limit one (1) prize per family or household. For a list of the finalists, send a self-addressed stamped envelope after January 1, 2010 to Promotion Partners, Contractor of the Year 2010Finalist List, P.O. Box 550841, Dallas, Texas 75355-0841. No substitution or transfer of prizes allowed. Applicable taxes are the responsibility of the winner. © 2009, Randall-Reilly Publishing Co.
 
Owner's Name:
(Please note: The owner will be the recipient of the award. Please indicate if there is more than one owner. All named owners must be active in the daily activities of the firm.)
Company:
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NOW, A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU ...
Year you started your company:
Years you have been in construction:
Annual rental volume $
Annual equipment purchase budget $
Do you typically buy, lease or rent your equipment and tools, and why?
 
HOW YOUR COMPANY IS DOING ...
Compare your company today with where you stood after your first year in business in terms of:
Annual volume - After first year:
Annual volume - Today:
Markets served - After first year:
Markets served - Today:

Equipment fleet size (No. of major pieces) - After first year:
Equipment fleet size (No. of major pieces) - Today:

Number of employees - After first year:
Number of employees - Today:

Compare your company today with five years ago in terms of:
Major clients:
Type of projects:

 
REFERENCES:
Note: Make sure all your references know you and your work well!
Please list three client references and their contact information:
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Client:
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Client:
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NEEDED: YOUR OPINIONS ...
What do you think is the greatest challenge facing contractors today? How can they cope with this challenge?

 
To what do you attribute your growth?

 
What do you believe makes you a successful contractor?

 
Nominating Salesperson's Name:
Nominating Salesperson's Company:
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