All products must launch or ship on or before October 25, 2002 to be eligible for the 2003 Codie Awards, unless noted in category descriptions

If any information provided on the nomination form should change, it is the responsibility of the primary contact to notify Cristina Stensvaag. SIIA takes no responsibility for inaccurate information if not notified of changes.

Payment
Payment for nominations is due to SIIA by November 1, 2002.

Cancellations
Cancellations before October 4, 2002 will receive 100% refund. Cancellations between October 4 and October 25, 2002 will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations after October 25, 2002 will not be refunded.

Judging
The Codie Awards are judged in two rounds. The first round is judged by industry trade journalists and education specialists (3-5 judges are assigned to each category). The rankings of nominees by these judges determine the Codie Awards Finalists.

The second round is a peer-review process in which voting members of SIIA review the Finalists and cast votes for winners in each category. Winners will be determined from a combination of first round judges and SIIA Member votes. First round judge rankings will be weighted at 30% and SIIA Member votes will be weighted at 70%.

First Round
It is the responsibility of the contact person designated by each nominee to promptly forward a copy of the product, any necessary access codes or other appropriate information to each assigned judge by October 25, 2002. Beta versions of software will not be accepted. Gold masters are accepted but not recommended.

The following may be submitted to judges:

• Full working versions of the nominated product (preferred)
• Web site URL and password and login, if necessary (for online products only)
• Online, self-running demo of the product. You may include a contact name and information for technical questions.
• Self-running demo on CD-ROM.

Second Round
Only current SIIA voting members may participate as judges in the second round of judging. Member companies are provided one vote per company in each Codie Awards category.

Finalists
2003 Codie Awards Finalists (announced on December 11, 2002) are permitted use of the Codie Awards Finalist logo for one year and may only use the logo in accordance with the SIIA license terms and conditions of use.

Winners
2003 Codie Awards Winners will not be announced before the Codie Awards Gala on May 6, 2003.

2003 Codie Awards Winners are permitted use of the Codie Awards Winner logo for one year and may only use the logo in accordance with the SIIA license terms and conditions of use.