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First UAE Ideas Conference & Award IDEA OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2012

Instructions Introduction - Maximum of 2 entries is allowed per The ‘Idea of the Year’ Competition 2012 category. recognizes the most significant ideas implemented by organizations throughout the - Complete the Idea of the Year calendar year 2011 & 2012. This competition Competition application form (see below). seeks to recognize employees and organizations for their best ideas. - Be sure to include supporting documentation (not more than 4 sheets) Participation in the competition has many to enable the judges to fully understand benefits. It provides additional recognition to the benefits of the idea to your employees, in highlighting how employee organization. involvement can benefit organizations and communities. Criteria

Eligibility - Clearly identify the Idea and the method of implementation.  Any idea that was implemented during the year 2011 & 2012. - Provide a brief summary of the idea .  You may select the category in which you wish your idea to be considered. The judges - List specific details of the idea that will take the final decision. make it unique, significant, different etc.

 There is no entry fee. The only condition is - List all benefits & Results from the that shortlisted finalists must be able to attend implemented idea: the First UAE Ideas Conference & Award to present their idea to the judging panel.  Tangible Shortlisted teams must send at least one  Intangible member to present the idea to the judges.  Financial (must be supported with General evidence)

All entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges who will shortlist the finalists.

The finalists are required to provide a display giving details of the idea at the conference. First UAE Ideas – Idea of the Year Competition 2012 Please note that all entries to the Competition must reach DQG no later than 30 / Sep / 2012

Idea of the Year Competition Categories

1. Best innovative idea in enhancing usage of 4. Competition entries, including names of Arabic Language. suggestors cannot be amended following submission of the idea. 2. Best innovative idea in enhancing National Identity on Social networking. 5. Submissions must clearly identify the initial Idea and the implementation 3. Best innovative idea in empowering National provided by the suggestions. All results Human recourses. & benefits, tangible or intangible must be highlighted. Financial benefits must 4. Best innovative idea in marketing and be supported with evidence. representing UAE abroad. 6. All entries must be submitted under the 5. Best innovative idea in National Voluntary name of the employing organisation. work. The ideas must have been implemented and the result & the benefit to their organization clearly Rules and Conditions of Entry identified.

1. The closing date for entries is 7. Shortlisted finalists must be available to 30 / Sep / 2012 attend the First UAE Ideas Conference & Award to present the idea to the 2. The judges have absolute discretion and judging panel. their decision is final. No further correspondence will be entertained. 8. Dubai Quality Group will arrange the final judging timetable. Finalists must 3. Entries can be submitted in one of the be available at their allotted time. following two ways: 9. Dubai Quality Group may publish a. Four hard copies, with each copy details of any idea submitted. including the main application and all the necessary supporting 10. Dubai Quality Group will acknowledge materials (photographs, technical receipt of all entries. reports drawings, statistical information, spread sheets, technical reports, press releases If you require any advice or guidance on the etc.). competition, please contact:

b. A single PDF file which includes the Ms. Nawal Al Balooshi main application and all the Subgroup Coordinator supporting documentation in the Dubai Quality Group same file. Multiple files for the same P.O. Box: 9278, Dubai application will not be accepted. Tel: 00971-4-3431950 Fax: 00971-4-3431970 Email: [email protected]

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