AutoInc. Announces Shop Photo Contest

The first featured category is "Best Waiting Area," and the deadline is Feb. 4, 2008.

To recognize shops for their efforts to improve the image of the automotive service industry, AutoInc. magazine, the official publication of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), will be sponsoring a photo contest.

Submit entries via e-mail to photocontest@ASAshop.org

The photo contest will run throughout 2008 and will feature various categories for recognition. Only ASA member shops are eligible to submit entries for the photo contest. The winning photo for each category will be selected by the AutoInc. staff and will be published in future issues of the magazine.

In addition, the winner for each category will receive a certificate of recognition to display at their business and additional copies of the issue in which their photo is published.

"ASA member shops take pride in their businesses and their appearance,” said Angie Wilson, vice president of marketing and communications, in announcing the contest. “In an industry where image improvement is a top priority, shops are taking steps to enhance the look and appeal of their facilities with their current and future customers."

The first featured category is Best Waiting Area, and the deadline is Feb. 4, 2008.

Other featured categories:

Category	Deadline for Submissions
• Best Waiting Area Click here to see the winning entry!	Feb. 4, 2008
• Best Kids’ Play Area Click here to see the winning entry!	March 3, 2008
• Best Internet Café/Corner Click here to see the winning entry!	April 1, 2008
• Best Men’s Room Click here to see the winning entry!	May 1, 2008
• Best Ladies’ Room Click here to see the winning entry!	June 2, 2008
• Best Bay Area	July 1, 2008
• Best Counter Area	Aug. 4, 2008
• Best Display Area of Merchandise, including tires, parts, etc.	Sept. 2, 2008
• Best Signage	Oct. 1, 2008

AutoInc. Shop Photo Contest Rules

When submitting photos, please follow these AutoInc. Shop Photo Contest rules:

• All members of ASA are eligible to submit photos.

• There is no registration fee.

• Please submit one photo per shop. If a business has multiple facilities, one photo per shop may be submitted.

• When submitting entry(ies), please include the name of the shop, city, state where the shop is located, how many years the shop has been in business and a brief description of the photo. Also include the name of the person submitting the photo(s), e-mail address and a daytime phone number.

• Photos will be judgedaccording to the subject’s attractiveness, professionalism and functionality.

• Entries must be high resolution (300 dpi or higher). Accepted formats:
.jpeg, .tiff or .eps files. Entries that do not meet these format and resolution requirements will not be eligible for the contest.

• One winning entry will be selected per category. The winning entry will be published in an issue of AutoInc. magazine.  Entries receiving an honorable mention will be published online at www.AutoInc.org.

• Submit entries via e-mail to photocontest@ASAshop.org. Winners will be contacted by e-mail.