SICO® is offering deco and design graduates the chance to shine by

SICO® is offering deco and design graduates the chance to shine by creating
and submitting a colour-focused project.
STUDENT FINALIST PRIZES
RULES
GRANTS
Professional training centre graduates from the province of Quebec or college graduates from the city
of Ottawa (2-year program) in interior decorating and Cegep graduates from the province of Quebec
or college graduates from the city of Ottawa (3-year program) in interior design.
SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY
The school must confirm its participation by email to a Sico representative by December 18, 2015,
at the latest (see bottom of page for email addresses).
SELECTION OF FINALISTS
Students must submit their project to their program coordinator provided that the school has
confirmed its participation with a Sico representative by December 18, 2015).
Project details and deadline will be confirmed by the school.
Each participating school will select a finalist to present his or her winning project during the grand
finale in Montreal on Thrusday, May 26, 2016, on the same day as Index-Design’s Product Guide
launch. Teams are not eligible.
In order for Sico to issue the individual and school bursary cheques, and finalize the Sico show
space, the school must supply a Sico representative with the following information by April 1, 2016,
at the latest:
• The finalist’s name and complete contact details.
• The names and numbers of the three main Sico paint colours used for the project, as chosen from
among the 1,834 colours in the Sico 6000 collection.
Student finalists from Quebec city, Rivière-du-Loup, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Gatineau and Ottawa
(one person per school) will receive a $300 grant towards their travel and accommodation expenses
surrounding the installation and presentation days.
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING BURSARIES AND GRANTS
To receive their excellence bursaries and grants (where applicable), the finalists must be present
during the grand finale in Montreal on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The active involvement of the finalist
during the mentoring activity is essential.
2016 SICO NEW TALENT EXCELLENCE AWARD GRAND PRIZES
Among the finalists present during the grand finale in Montreal, one grand prize winner will be
chosen in each of the categories: interior decorating graduates and interior design graduates
(two grand prize winners in total).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
An independent jury will select the grand prize winners on the basis of the project entries,
as well as a five-minute oral presentation (in French or English).
The jury will make their choices based on the following evaluation criteria:
• The creation of a project in which colour is a key element
• The appropriate use of Sico paint
• The artistic aspect of both the concept and the materials
• Creativity and innovation
• Quality of the oral presentation
Please note that the finalists are not allowed to count on the help of their teachers or colleagues
during their presentation.
A. STUDENT GRAND PRIZES
REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR EACH STUDENT FINALIST
All submissions must contain the following:
Four elements, mounted on a 16 in. x 22 in. display panel for presentation during the grand finale in
Montreal (visual display must not extend beyond the edge of the panel):
• Project description in point form (4 to 6 points)
• Project layout (by hand or using computer)
• Colour rendering
• Description of project materials, including the names and numbers of Sico paint colours.
Please note that for painted surfaces, only Sico products and colours may be used.
Please note that due to the kiosk assembly, the maximum weight for each panel should not exceed
2 pounds. We strongly recommend that you lay down any heavy material on the counter.
PRESENTATION OF FINALISTS’ PROJECTS
During the grand finale in Montreal, Sico will allot a space to each school for their student’s
resentation, which is to include the four 16 in. x 22 in. panels.
Participating schools must install their material on Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2016, to be ready
for the show’s opening on Thursday, May 26, at 10 a.m. An installation schedule will be provided by
Sico to the finalists. Participating schools must pick up their material following the closing of the show
on Thursday, May 26 (after 8 p.m.).
The two student grand prize winners will each enjoy exposure on Index-Design’s website (September
2016), as well as an additional $1,000 bursary and four gallons of Sico paint. The aim of this last prize is to
encourage winners to use their talent to add COLOUR to their lives and the lives of those around them.
B. SCHOOL GRAND PRIZES
The student grand prize winners make their schools winners too, because each of the two schools
wins a grand prize consisting of $500 plus 20 gallons of Sico paint. These prizes are designed to
encourage each institution to develop, with the help of their design students, a “community” project
aimed at revitalizing a space or creating a special activity that adds COLOUR to the lives of design
students or others in the community.
The announcement of the grand prize winners and the awards presentation ceremony will take place in
Montreal on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m. An official announcement will also be done
during Index-Design’s Product Guide launch event at approximately 7 p.m.
MENTORING ACTIVITY
Following the students’ presentation, our finalists will get the chance to meet industry professionals
in a speed dating concept. During this activity, industry professionals will offer mentoring through
advice, as well as talk about the industry and possible career openings. This activity will take place on
Thursday, May 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit excellence.sico.ca or contact one of the Sico representatives:
Claire Leblond – Greater Quebec City Area
claire.leblond@ppg.com
Cellulaire: 418 563-8621
France Bourdages - Greater Montreal Area and the city of Ottawa
france.bourdages@ppg.com
Cellulaire : 514 918-6301
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ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
Student finalists (one person per school) will receive a $500 excellence bursary as well as a
Sico Designer Colour Box, a $350 value.