WVSPS 47th Annual Convention Map Contest

Get Your Maps Ready For The
WVSPS 47th Annual Convention
 Map Contest 2015

Map Contest Deadline - January 15, 2015 

1. Only members of WVSPS may submit maps. If you aren’t a member of WVSPS you can submit your membership application along with the map entry form. Contact WVSPS at 304-208-8970 for an application.
2. The survey must be within West Virginia.
3. All maps must have been produced between last year’s convention (February 21, 2014) and the map entry deadline (January 15, 2015). Dates must be shown on each map.
4. The name of the surveyor/company must be concealed on the face of each map to be judged (see item 12 below). Please check all notes on the map for compliance. DO NOT put your name on the back of the map.
5. Each entrant will be limited to one map in each of the following categories: City Lot; Well Location; Rural Boundary; Topography; ALTA/ACSM (You may call the office for guidelines for ALTA); Subdivision (5 or more lots); and Miscellaneous.
6. The same map may not be used in more than one category.
7. Maps must be clearly marked to indicate in which category the entry is to be judged. If, in the opinion of the judges, the map has been submitted in an incorrect category, the map will be disqualified.
8. All entries must be un-mounted prints with a maximum size of 24 by 36 inches. Only Deep Mine maps entered in the miscellaneous category may be larger if needed to include all required information.
9. Entries will be judged according to WVSPS Map Judging Forms, taking into account completeness, legibility, and presentation.
10. Awards will be presented for first, second, and third place winners in each category.
11. There will be NO entry fee.
12. Mail 2 copies (one copy with the name concealed for judging, and one copy with the name visible for display at the convention) for each category entry to WVSPS, 1404 1/2 Adams Ave, Huntington, WV 25705 postmarked no later than January 15, 2015. Entries must be folded to fit into a 9” x 12” envelope. Each map must be labeled with a post-it note indicating the category in which it is to be entered.
13. Old and interesting maps may be displayed at the convention. There will be no entry fee or awards for this category. Please indicate who is providing the map.
14. All maps entered (except old and interesting maps) become the property of WVSPS upon completion of the contest.
15. Along with plaques there will be cash prizes again this year. We have will be awarding $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place.