HOW AND WHEN IS THE WINNING PROJECT CHOSEN? A jury of industry experts will analyze the nominated projects and choose three finalists in each category. The winning projects of the CALA AWARDS Best HVAC/R Installation will be selected among the finalists through virtual voting, which will take place from July 2nd to July 24th, 2024, on the websites of ACR LATINOAMÉRICA magazine and Refriaméricas.
The call is open throughout Latin America. HVAC/R Installation refers to all projects that require the integration of commercial and industrial air conditioning or refrigeration equipment and systems that are completed and operating by the close of this call. The proposal must not be older than two years from the closing date of the call. Each participating entity or company may compete with only one project. The materials submitted may be used freely by the organization for promotional and dissemination purposes. To nominate a project for the CALA AWARDS Best HVAC/R Installation, the following steps must be followed:
- 1. Applications for projects will be accepted exclusively through the website www.refriamericas.com.
- 2. Record a video of a maximum of 3 minutes explaining and showing all the details of the installation. The video must be uploaded to YouTube.
- 3. Fill out the application form available on the website, including all the requested information and a comprehensive description of the project, detailing the type of installation, project objectives, equipment and systems implemented, technical characteristics, etc.
- 4. Send three to four high-resolution photographs of the nominated project to the email: [email protected].
The deadline for project applications is June 9 at 5:00 p.m., Mexico time. The submission of projects for the award implies acceptance of all its parameters.
For the selection of the finalist projects, the following criteria will be taken into account: the type of cutting-edge technologies incorporated in the project, the degree to which the air conditioning and refrigeration technologies positively influence the intervened space by optimizing its operation, and the significance that the project could have for the benefit of the region or the country. The projects presented may belong to either the commercial or industrial categories.
RECOGNITION The winners of the CALA AWARDS Best HVAC/R Installation will receive:
- Recognition trophy
- Article in ACR LATINOAMÉRICA magazine highlighting the installation and the winning company
- Invitation for the three finalists from each category to attend Refriaméricas and participate in a panel to present their projects
- Publication on the official CALA AWARDS social networks and other relevant platforms to highlight the winner's achievement and increase their visibility in the industry
- Special mention during the awards ceremony at Refriaméricas, where the winning project will be highlighted and given space to share their experience
- Exclusive networking opportunity: Invitation to exclusive networking events organized by CALA AWARDS, where the winner can connect with other professionals in the sector and establish business relationships
For more information, please write to:
[email protected]