full award submission guidelines

T
he Blue Sky Award has been helping
Albertan not-for-profits realize their
dream projects since 2011. This year’s award
could enable your organization to start a
new building, renovate a current building,
or design a site, playground or landscape
for your organization.
Manasc Isaac and 818 Studio, a Calgary-based
landscape architecture and design firm, have
teamed up to offer the winning not-for-profit
a group of deliverables that the organization
can use to seek partners and funding, and
determine timelines for its project. Your
space will be reimagined both inside and out.
The value of the Blue Sky Award’s prize is
$20,000: a significant boost for your project.
Apply today!
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Project Overview
• Your organization should be a not-forprofit society, a registered charity, or a
government program.
• Your organization should be Albertabased and deliver services within the
province of Alberta.
• Your submission should be signed by
two officers from your organization.
• Your submission must be submitted
electronically, as a Word document,
maximum 2 pages, size 10, Arial font.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
IN YOUR SUBMISSION:
Description of Your Organization
Please tell us about your organization,
the people who work within it, and
those who benefit from your services.
Describe your dream project! Projects
could include a new building, exterior
or interior renovation, or energyefficient upgrades. Your project should
also have a landscape requirement,
so think both inside and outside
your building!
Impact
Describe how a conceptual design
or feasibility study would benefit your
organization and its ability to grow,
and provide services into the future.
QUESTIONS:
Please direct questions to Kent McKay
(kmckay@manascisaac.com).
mail: Manasc Isaac, 10225 100 Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0A1.
Submissions will be evaluated within
two weeks.
AWARD CEREMONY:
Winners will be announced on Friday,
June 19, 2015. Details will be provided
to all applicants prior to the event.
*Manasc Isaac and 818 Studio will provide the
following services to the winning organization:
• Initial consultation with key stakeholders
• Design charette to explore ideas for the space
• A 3D conceptual design sketch to illustrate design direction
• A 4-page brochure/report that can be used
to engage resources and partners.
SUBMISSIONS:
All entries should be received by
Thursday, May 28 at 5:00pm. Please
send all submissions to Kent McKay
(kmckay@manascisaac.com) or by
MANASC ISAAC
10225 100 AVENUE
EDMONTON, AB T5J 0A1
T: 780.429.3977 (EDMONTON)
T: 403.460.4177 (CALGARY)
manascisaac.com
@BlueSkyAward
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