Don’t miss the excitement… register today to attend the 2025 SAGE Awards.
https://members.biasc.org/events/biasc-sage-55-housing-council-sage-awards

Entry deadline has been extended to Friday March 28, 2025 at NOON.
Entry Fee: $225 for BIA Members and $450 for Non BIA Members per entry submittal

• There are no restrictions on the number of entries a participant can submit.

• Submitting company must be located in Southern California. Projects can be located in Western U.S. (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Texas and Hawaii) and have at least one governmental approval by awards submittal deadline.

• The entrant company must be located in California.

The panel of five to seven judges is comprised of professionals selected for their expertise in the 55+ housing arena. Judges reserve the right to expand the number of awards in any given category.

• At the judges’ discretion, categories may be split or combined based on entries received.

• Project entries – Please do not reference the name of the project/community, name(s) of developer or design team in the statement. All entries shall remain blind to the judges.

Questions should be directed to Lisa Parrish at 909.987.2758

Submittal materials, including entry forms, must be sent to lisa@teampmp.com

Awards will be presented at the 2025 SAGE Awards Event on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Digital images saved at 300 dpi – sized to at 1800 pixels wide – saved at 300 dpi JPEG format ONLY. All plans should be saved as high resolution PDF
Images should be named with your Category number, entry serial and sequence number or description.

PLEASE NOTE THE LABELING OF THE IMAGES IS AS FOLLOWS AND ANY IMAGES NOT NAMED IN THE PROPER MANNER WILL REQUIRE THE ENTRANT TO RESUBMIT IMAGES PROPERLY OR BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.

01-1005_1.jpg, 01-1005_2.jpg (thru 8 images), 01-1005_floorplan.pdf, 01-1005_TeamForm.docxIf you have any questions during the process, please feel free to contact our offices.

Lisa Parrish | Administrator
SAGE AWARDS
909.987.2758
Lisa@TeamPMP.com

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Entry Application and non-refundable $150 entry fee

• Project/Candidate Information Form: Description of the project or candidate, including objectives and how it meets the selection criteria – maximum 500 words.

• Up to Twelve [12] images of the project in JPEG format, 1800 x 1200 pixels and 300 dpi (Categories 1-17)

• Photo of candidate - JPEG format (Categories 18 and 19 only)

• Site Plan: 8 1/2” x 11” in PDF or JPEG format

• Floor Plans: 8 1/2” x 11” in PDF or JPEG format

The following criteria will be used to judge nominees for Project of the Year & the Boards” Project

Entries for SAGE Project of the Year Awards (Built) and (“On the Boards”) will be evaluated on creativity, execution and outcome based on the following criteria (as applicable to individual categories):

• Design/Appeal: Quality of design and functionality, including: aesthetics, proportion, spatial relationships, balance, colors, textures and lighting.

• Creativity: Design innovation and fresh perspective on 55+ market preferences and needs; creative approach to design constraints and challenges, using new ideas and methods.

• Value (Quality & Price): The balance between the financial impact to the resident(s) and construction costs, and execution of the design; the ability to deliver the best design possible given budget constraints and challenges.

• Successful Implementation & Overall Execution: Ability to achieve the community or project goals working within the budget constraints and challenges, meeting the expectations and needs of the resident(s) and targeted market in the development and execution of the design and concepts.

• Aging in Place: Implementing designs that address 55+ market preferences, facilitate an active and healthier lifestyle, and promote independence while aging (either within the community/project or in the surrounding area); the incorporation of universal design (as applicable) will be evaluated favorably.

• Amenities and Services (as applicable): Providing amenities and/or services that facilitate an active and healthier lifestyle and promote the aspects of that lifestyle, including: social, entertainment, spiritual, physical, occupational, cultural, educational, intellectual and/or environmental.

SAGE Awards Form – Categories 01-17

Entries for SAGE Lifestyle Program will be judged on creativity, execution and outcome based on the following criteria:

• Creativity/Appeal: Overall appeal of the programming and the environment in which it occurs.

• Target Market: Appropriateness for the resident group and/or 55+ consumers.

• Benefits: Evidence of positive impact on resident satisfaction and quality of life.

• Success: The work has met objectives and delivered a favorable return on investment.

Entries for SAGE Lifestyle Director will be evaluated on creativity, execution and outcome based on the following criteria:

• Creativity/Appeal: Overall appeal of the programming and the environment in which it occurs.

• Target Market: Appropriateness for the resident group and/or 55+ consumers.

• Benefits: Evidence of a positive impact on resident satisfaction and quality of life.

• Success: The work has met objectives and delivered a favorable return on investment.

• Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide and direct others toward achieving the highest levels of performance, effectiveness, and success.

• Commitment to the 55+ Housing Industry: Continuing education, trade group involvement, certifications, designations, and other activities that promote excellence.

Entries for SAGE Rising Star Designed to recognize new leaders within our industry

• Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide and direct others toward achieving the highest levels of performance, effectiveness, and success.

• Commitment to the 55+ Housing Industry: Continuing education, trade group involvement, certifications, designations, and other activities that promote excellence.

SAGE Lifestyle Awards Program – Categories 18-20