2009 Product of the Year

How to Enter

If your products were or will be introduced to the market between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2008, they are eligible for the 2008 EC&M Product of the Year competition. To enter, follow these steps:

1. Review the official rules listed below.

2. Fill out the entry form.

3. Prepare the following materials:

• A photo/illustration of your product, your company logo, and up to 50 words of descriptive copy mounted on to one 8 1/2” x 11” poster board. Unmounted entries will not be accepted. For an example, click here.
• Any additional descriptive product information (i.e. brochures, data sheets, etc.)
• Your entry fee of $325. If paying by check, make payable to Penton Media.

4. Send your completed entry form, materials and check to staff writer, Beck Ireland, EC&M, 9800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212. All materials should arrive no later than 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 13, 2009.

5. In addition, e-mail a 300 dpi color image file of the product and descriptive text to Beck Ireland at beck.ireland@penton.com