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MEREDA's 2026 Notable Project Awards Nomination Application

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is the state's leading organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related service providers and the only voice for the real estate development industry in Maine. Our efforts to promote responsible growth through fair and predictable legislation and regulation are vital for a healthy, thriving economy.

Each spring, MEREDA celebrates Real Estate Development in Maine by recognizing various development projects throughout the state that meet certain criteria such as "notable" and "significant".

ELIGIBILITY: Projects will be chosen based in part on the following criteria:

* Noteworthy & Significant Project Completed* in 2026.
* Building Occupancy Permit must be issued by December 31, 2026

* Environmentally Sustainable

* Difficulty of the Development

* Uniqueness

* Economic Impact

* Energy Efficient

* Social Impact

* Job Creation

** NOMINATION DEADLINE: All nominations must be received by January 8, 2027 to be considered. **

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

· FORMAT: Please submit your nomination(s) electronically using the following nomination application form.

· VISUALS: Feel free to submit no more than 8 images via digital link with brief descriptions of each, and photo credits. In addition, please submit one photo contact sheet showing image thumbnails.

· REVIEW PROCESS: MEREDA’s Membership & Marketing Committee will review and make recommendations to MEREDA's Executive Committee who will select the final recipients.

· NOTIFICATION: Recipients will be notified by email in early 2027.

· RECIPIENTS: Will be recognized at MEREDA's Notable Night event on April 28, 2027.

· ASSOCIATED PROJECT PARTNERS: Please be sure to notify all associated project partners that their project is being nominated.

We reserve the right to highlight your project for advocacy and other MEREDA events.

Questions? Contact Shelly R. Clark, Executive Director: info@mereda.org | 207-874-0801
Section 1: Nominator Information: The Following Project is Being Nominated by:
1.Your Name(Required.)
2.Title(Required.)
3.Company / Organization Name:(Required.)
4.Phone Number(Required.)
5.Date Application Submitted(Required.)
Date / Time
Section 2: Project Information
6.Project Name(Required.)
7.Project Location: Include City/Town and State(Required.)
8.Project Completion Date: Date Building Occupancy Permit was issued (must be by Dec 31, 2026)(Required.)
Date / Time
9.Developer Name and Contact Information: Include company name, contact person, phone, and email(Required.)
10.General Contractor Name(Required.)
11.Engineering Team(Required.)
12.Architectural Team(Required.)
13.Additional Support Staff to Highlight: Include banks, consultants, or other key team members you'd like recognized(Required.)
Section 3: Project Narrative
14.Project Description: Provide a brief description of the building and project (200 words max)(Required.)
15.What Makes This Project Noteworthy? Highlight the most significant aspects (100 words ideal)(Required.)
16.Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency: Describe green building features, energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, etc. (200 words max)(Required.)
17.Job Creation and Economic Impact: Include construction jobs created, permanent positions, economic investment, tax revenue, etc. (200 words max)(Required.)
18.Social and Community Impact: How has this project benefited the local community? (200 words max)(Required.)
19.Unique Features for Maine: What building features make this project uniquely suited to Maine? (200 words max)(Required.)
20.Challenges Overcome: What specific obstacles did you overcome to complete this project? (200 words max)(Required.)
Section 4: Visual Materials
21.Project Photos: Upload high-resolution project photos. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF(Required.)
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22.Photo Descriptions and Credits: Provide brief descriptions for each photo and photo credits where applicable(Required.)
23.Photo Contact Sheet: Upload one contact sheet showing image thumbnails(Required.)
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24.Section 5: Eligibility Confirmation(Required.)