Eligibility & Registration
- Open to all registered Western Regional Survey Conference attendees.
- Entries may be submitted by an individual, a project team, or a firm. One entry per category.
- Maps must represent work completed within the last 3 years.
- All entries must be pre-registered using the form at PLSeducation.org
- Deadline to entry: March 5
- Entry Fee: $20 per entry
Categories
- Topographic Map
- ALTA/NSPS Survey
- Student Map (any type, produced primarily by a student)
- North Arrow
Format and Size
- Each entry must be submitted as a printed map suitable for display. Attendees must post their entries on display boards in exhibit hall by noon on Wednesday.
- In addition to the printed submission, high resolution image must be emailed to conference@PLSeducation.org by March 5
- Map Contests Recommended size: 24x36, Minimum size: 11x17
- North Arrow Contest Minimum size: 8.5x11
- Submissions may be laminated but cannot be mounted or framed as they will be pinned on large display boards.
- The submitting firm or individual’s name and contact information should be placed on the back of the map, not the front, to support anonymous judging.
- Sensitive information (for example, client names, personal data, or security-sensitive facilities) should be removed or generalized as appropriate.
Judging and Awards
- A judging panel of 7 professionals from different states will judge entries.
- Attendees will judge for People’s Choice award.
- Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday.