Registration will open on September 10, 2024 at or around 12:01am CT. Register by paying the entry fee of $1,250 for the first entry, $250 for an entry of the same product in an additional category, $995 for subsequent entries of a different product, and $750 for an additional entry for a third or fourth product received through December 20, 2024. Once registered you will receive an official entry form, entry forms must be submitted by December 20, 2024 at 11:59pm CT for award consideration. Entrants must accurately provide all required company information. Informa shall not be responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries or failure to supply an entry submission. Entry forms or requests that are printed by machine, mechanically reproduced, tampered with, illegible or incomplete are not eligible. All Entries must include completed entry form. All Entries must be the fully original creations of the entrants. In the event an insufficient number of entries are received, Informa reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel the Contest and shall be under no obligation to award the prizes or include underpopulated categories.

By entering, all entrants warrant and represent that their respective entries are their own fully original creations, and their respective Entries (including but not limited to any materials integrated into their Entries) will not infringe or violate the rights of any third parties, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity/privacy. Entrants shall indemnify Informa and its affiliates against any loss, damage, cost, claim or expense suffered or incurred by Informa and/or any member of the Informa Group arising out of or in connection with the entry, including, without limitation, any third-party claim regarding: (i) the inaccuracy or incompleteness of entry, and/or (ii) any infringement of third party Intellectual Property Rights relating to the entry. Informa reserves the right to reject any entries that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate, for any reason whatsoever.

Prize winners will be selected based on the following criteria: uniqueness, value proposition of product, presentation, and market viability, in equal measure. There will be two awards granted per category—an “People’s Choice Award” and an “Expert’s Choice Award.” For the “People’s Choice Award” industry professionals will vote for the most innovative product in four categories. For the “Expert’s Choice Award’s panel of select industry experts will vote for the most innovative products in the four categories. Both awards the categories include: Business Software and Techology Products, Coatings, Caulks and Sealants, Gutters and Roof Drains, Roofing Products (Including: Single Ply, Metal Panels, Shingles, Synthetic Roofing & Flashing), Safety & Fall Protection, Siding & Insulation, Solar Panels & Products, Tools, Equipment and Machinery, Water Proofing, Flashing, Vapor Barriers, Underlayments and Insulation, Windows & Doors and Skylight & Roof Windows.

All companies will have to submit that their Participants agree to be bound by these rules and the decision of the voters, whose decisions are final. The winners will be announced on March 12, 2025 via press release and a notice on the official show website.

The prize for each winner is : (i) A high-resolution Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program powered by International Roofing Expo winner logo that they can include in their marketing efforts, (ii) an Innovative Product Awards powered by International Roofing Expo™, winner press release template that they can send out to the industry and use in their marketing efforts, and (iii) inclusions in a post event winner press release sent out to industry press professionals. Total approximate retail value of all prizes combined: $5,000. Winners will receive value though the official winner’s badge and press release, and associated exposure though International Roofing Expo™ website and social media channels. In addition, all entrants may receive added value through the media exposure the awards will receive along with the ability to promote their inclusion to though International Roofing Expo™ audiences. Informa makes no warranties with regard to the prizes. Prizes are not transferable. No substitutions of prize allowed by winner, but Informa reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value due to prize unavailability. Prizes are not redeemable by winner for cash value.

All entries must be original and must not infringe on any third-party rights. Submission of an entry grants Informa and its agents the right to publish, produce, use, adapt, edit and/or modify the entry in any way and in any and all media, without limitation and without compensation to the entrant. Each Contest entrant hereby irrevocably waives the right to assert as a cost of receiving any prize any and all costs of verification and redemption to redeem such prize, if any, and any liability which might arise from redeeming or seeking to redeem such prize. If applicable, prizes will only be delivered to United States addresses. Informa will have the right to photograph, videotape, film or otherwise record the winners (the “Recordings”). By entering this agreement, you hereby grant Informa and its affiliates a non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use and reuse, post and broadcast, in part, such Recordings on Informa’s and/or its affiliates’ websites or any media whether now known or hereafter devised.

The potential winners will be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where lawful, a Publicity Release within 14 days of prize notification. All taxes on prizes and unspecified expenses are solely the responsibility of the winner(s). If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 calendar days of first notification attempt, if prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, if winner rejects his/her prize or in the event of noncompliance with these Contest rules and requirements, such prize will be forfeited, and an alternate winner will be selected from all remaining eligible entries. Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given.

Entry constitutes permission to use the winner’s company name, individual names, picture, likeness and city and state of residence (or company address) for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion for no additional compensation except where prohibited by law. By participating, entrants and winner(s) agree to release and hold harmless Informa, and its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotions agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors, from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in Contest, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of prize or participation in any Contest-related activity and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. Informa is not responsible if Contest cannot take place or if any prize cannot be awarded for any reason, including but not limited to travel cancellations, delays or interruptions due to acts of God, acts of war, epidemic, pandemics, natural disasters, weather or acts of terrorism. Informa may cancel the Contest at any time for any reason without liability. If a prize cannot be delivered or is unavailable due to the cancellation of any event or for any other reason, Informa may elect to, at its discretion, to provide the winner(s) with a reasonable substitute for such prize. Entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules, or attempt to interfere with this Contest in any way shall be disqualified. Informa reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Contest should (in its sole discretion) non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Contest. In such case, Informa will select the winner(s) from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Informa. Informa reserve(s) the right to suspend, cancel or modify these Rules as necessary for any reason or as required by applicable law. Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Contest, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. To obtain the name of the winner, send an email to [email protected].

By participating in the Contest, you acknowledge and agree to Informa’s use of your contact information to communicate with you about offerings by Informa, its brands, affiliates and/or third-party partners, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy, which you may review at https://engage.informa.com/privacy-statement/. In addition, you understand that your personal information may be shared with any or all Sponsor(s), so they can contact you directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such Sponsor(s) for more details on how your information may be used by them. Your personal information may also be shared with other participants of the Event.