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Competition Rules & GUidelines

ALLPLAN Awards

people and teams

competition rules and guidelines

Influence. Ingenuity. Innovation. 

The ALLPLAN Awards for People and Teams recognize those who advance the ALLPLAN community and AEC industry at large through their creative problem solving, community building, and commitment to pushing the industry forward. 

Below is everything you need to know about participating in the competition. 


 

What's at stake?

One winner for each award will receive:

  • Award trophy
  • Invitation to present next year's award at Build Forward 2026
  • Recognition on social media and website
  • Exclusive ALLPLAN branded gift

 

who's eligible?

Nominations for the ALLPLAN Awards for people and teams are open to any user of ALLPLAN software products with a current subscription or maintenance contract. This includes SDS2, SCIA, ALLPLAN, ALLPLAN Precast, ALLPLAN Civil, and/or BIMPLUS.

 

What you'll need

To complete your nomination or submission, you’ll need to prepare the following:

  • Contact information for the nominee and nominator
  • Written explanations for why the individual or team deserves the award – specific details will vary depending on the award
  • Supporting documentation – You may submit visual aids or other documentation to support nominations for the Ingenuity and Innovation awards. 

There is no fee to enter the competition or submit a nomination.

 

how it works 

A panel of judges from ALLPLAN will review nominations and select one winner for each of the three awards:

  • Influencer Award – An individual award recognizing outstanding contributions to the ALLPLAN user community through sharing knowledge, participating in community and industry events, fostering collaboration, and otherwise championing ALLPLAN products and company.
  • Ingenuity Award – An individual or team award recognizing outstanding display of creative problem solving using ALLPLAN products
  • Innovation Award – An individual or team award recognizing outstanding implementation of ALLPLAN solutions to advance business outcomes or push the industry forward. 

Winners will be announced in person at Build Forward 2025. 

 

what you should know

  • You are responsible for the accuracy and honesty of any information provided for your nomination. Submitting false information may result in disqualification from the current competition, as well as future instances of the ALLPLAN Awards, at the discretion of the organizers.
  • Award winners and nominees may be contacted by representatives of ALLPLAN to confirm details for the award or request further information for press and media purposes. 

influencer Award

The Influencer Award recognizes a standout individual who has made significant contributions to building and nurturing the user community. The recipient demonstrates a commitment to sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and being a positive force within the industry. They consistently inspire and empower others through mentorship, thought leadership, or active participation in community events and forums.

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ingenuity Award

The Ingenuity Award celebrates an individual or team who has demonstrated exceptional creativity in solving a unique or challenging problem using ALLPLAN software*. This award recognizes those who think outside the box, leveraging the software's capabilities in innovative ways to overcome complex design, detailing, or construction obstacles. Recipients of this award showcase the power of creative problem-solving in advancing project outcomes.

Submit entry

Innovation Award

This award honors an individual or team who has implemented groundbreaking solutions that improve business outcomes or push the industry forward. It recognizes those who harness ALLPLAN software* to develop new workflows, streamline processes, or create novel applications that enhance efficiency, quality, or sustainability in design, fabrication, or construction. 

Submit entry


 

* Includes SDS2, ALLPLAN, ALLPLAN Precast, ALLPLAN Civil, SCIA Engineer, and/or BIMPLUS