4th UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2015 Introduction Eligibility UAE Ideas Competition 2015 reward ideas implemented by organizations throughout the calendar year 2014-2015. This competition seeks to recognize employees and organizations for their best ideas. 1. Any idea that was implemented during the year 2014-2015. 2. Companies, organisation and Individuals are welcome to submit their implemented ideas. 3. Please select your category carefully. 4. An implemented idea jointly developed by two or more companies. 5. Maximum of two entries per category per company / establishment/ individual otherwise it will be disqualified. 6. Application form must be accurate and updated. (Must be submitted in Microsoft Word). 7. Be sure to include 3 printed copies and 1 PDF copy of your document including application form and all supporting documents (Photos, Reports, Schematics and multimedia). All documents should be clear and readable. A maximum of 4 pages describing your idea and its implementation and a maximum of 6 pages for supporting document including photos and schematics if any.((Please do not send us original documents)) 8. Dubai Quality Group will arrange the final judging timetable. Shortlisted must be available at their allotted times with supporting documents. 9. The judges have absolute discretion and their decision is final. No further correspondence will be entertained. 10. DQG will not accept any application submitted after September 15, 2015. Participation in the competition has many benefits. It provides additional recognition to employees and individuals, highlighting how employee involvement can benefit organizations and communities. Categories 1- Innovation in promoting Arabic language. 2- Innovation in promoting National Identity. 3- Innovation in promoting, encouraging and empowerment of UAE citizens. 4- Promoting, marketing and representation of UAE abroad. 5- Promoting voluntary and humanitarian work. 6- Promoting e-Government. 7- Promoting environmental work. (Eco Applications) 8- Promoting business. 9- Media coverage of a national initiative 10- Promoting Emirati inventors (Young Inventor and Overall Inventor) The Award There will be only one winner in each category. In addition to “Idea of the year” Award which will select the best winning idea among all categories and reward it. The winners will be announced on October 27, 2015 at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. - All submission will be treated with confidentiality. - Dubai Quality Group may publish a summary of any idea submitted in any form of media - Submission deadline will be September 15th 2015 4th UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2015 11. Dubai Quality Group may publish a summary of any idea submitted in any form of media. 12. Participating in this award is free. 13. Winning ideas will be announced at the Award Ceremony on October 27, 2015 at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Guidance - Clearly identify the Idea and the method of implementation. Provide a brief summary of the idea (Around 35 words). List specific details of the idea that make it unique, significant, different etc. List all benefits & results from the implemented idea: Tangible Intangible Financial (must be supported with evidence) Applications Application should be submitted no later than the 3:30 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. All application submitted after this date will be void. If you require any advice or guidance on the competition, please contact: Mr Saleel Shinewi Dubai Quality Group Sheikh Zayed Road Emarat Atrium Building Office No 30 – Ground Floor Dubai Tel: 00971-4-3431950 Fax: 00971-4-3431970 Email: saleel.shinewi@dqg.org - All submission will be treated with confidentiality. - Dubai Quality Group may publish a summary of any idea submitted in any form of media - Submission deadline will be September 15th 2015 4th UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2015 Category One category for each form Company / Establishment / Individual (Please write N/A) Company Name Address Contact Person(s) Name Telephone Mobile e-mail Suggestions Name & Job Title Idea Information Idea’s Title Idea Summary (maximum 35 words) (To provide the adjudicators with an insight into what the idea is all about. Ask someone who knows nothing about the idea to see if they understand clearly from your summary what the idea is all about). Detail of idea (Make sure it provides sufficient details to fully explain the idea. Avoid technical jargon that might make it difficult for Judges to understand) Benefits – Tangible Benefits – Intangible Financial Benefits Date of suggestion Date of implementation Supporting Documentation Attached Photographs Maps & Schematics Charts Reports CD/DVD USB Flash Others (Please Specify) Date Signature - All submission will be treated with confidentiality. - Dubai Quality Group may publish a summary of any idea submitted in any form of media - Submission deadline will be September 15th 2015 4th UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2015 Official Use Only (DQG Staff) Code No Detail of idea (Make sure it provides sufficient details to fully explain the idea. Avoid technical jargon that might make it difficult for Judges to understand) Category One category for each form Idea’s Title Benefits – Tangible Benefits – Intangible Financial Benefits Idea Summary (maximum 35 words) (To provide the adjudicators with an insight into what the idea is all about. Ask someone who knows nothing about the idea to see if they understand clearly from your summary what the idea is all about). - All submission will be treated with confidentiality. - Dubai Quality Group may publish a summary of any idea submitted in any form of media - Submission deadline will be September 15th 2015