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AIA to Partner with Retail Traffic Magazine on 2007
Superior Achievement in Design & Imaging (SADI) Awards
Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NEW YORK (June 8, 2007) — Retail Traffic
magazine and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announce a
partnership, including the judging and presenting of the winners in
this year’s 18th annual Superior Achievement in Design &
Imaging (SADI) awards competition. The SADI Awards, now in its 18th
year, is a self-nominating awards program that recognizes
outstanding architectural achievement in retail environments.
"Retail Traffic's SADI Awards have always strived to
recognize the best in retail architecture and design,” said
David Bodamer, editor-in-chief of Retail Traffic magazine.
“With AIA entering the mix and aiding in the judging, the
awards will only grow in significance."
The SADI Award has long been recognized as the industry's most
respected and coveted design tribute, honoring retail designs that
successfully balance form and function to create imaginative
environments for consumers. SADI awards will be handed out in up to
13 categories in 2007. In addition, one of the category winners
will be awarded the Grand SADI as the top project submitted in the
competition. The deadline for entries is Friday, June 15th. Entry
forms can be found on the Retail Traffic Web site at http://retailtrafficmag.com/sadi_entries
“Our partnership is important because this is a premier awards
program that promotes the value of architectural design in the
retail sector,” said Michael Lingerfelt, AIA, chair of the AIA
Retail and Entertainment Committee. “Some people don’t
consider retail establishments to be ‘real architecture,’
but communities and neighborhoods depend on retail and
entertainment options for their vibrancy and livability. These
awards showcase how design excellence is a major component in
ensuring that retail establishments thrive
economically.”
Judging for the awards will take place on July 18th at The
InterContinental Chicago Hotel. The winners will be announced in
the September issue of Retail Traffic and will be
presented with awards at a special ceremony.
About the American Institute of Architects
For 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have
worked with each other and their communities to create more
valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and
cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge,
and tools to create better design, and through such resources and
access, they help clients and communities make their visions
real.
About Penton Media
Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business
media company in the U.S., serving more than six million business
professionals every month. The company's market-leading brands are
focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web
sites, 50 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500
information data products. Headquartered in New York City, the
privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S.
Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein
& Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on
the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.
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