The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is calling
for entries for the 16th annual Vehicle Graphics Design
Awards competition. Co-sponsored by 3M Canada's Commercial
Graphics Division, the Vehicle Graphics Design Awards recognize
fleet operators and graphic design companies who graphically
enhance their vehicles. The competition is open to all Canadian
fleet operators; entry deadline is August 31, 2001.
"For the past 15 years, the PMTC has been offering this
competition to promote the work of fleet operators and graphic
houses," says Bruce Richards, president, Private Motor
Truck Council. "The competition promotes one of the positive
sides of the trucking industry. We are proud to recognize
these fleets and graphic houses."
Entries come from all across Canada and reflect an ever-increasing
emphasis on combining marketing with safety.
"We have received great response over the years and
we want to honour even more fleet operators and graphic houses
this year," says Richards. "Companies that use fleet
graphics to deliver their message while delivering their products
are making the best possible use of the marketing opportunities
that their fleet offers."
3M Commercial Graphics has sponsored the event for many years
now. "We are proud to be a part of the competition that
recognizes fleet graphics/images," says David Cowan,
marketing manager, 3M Commercial Graphics. "It is challenging
for marketers to gain consumer mind share for their products.
Fleet graphics are powerful, memorable, and a cost-effective
way to raise consumer awareness."
Entry Rules:
1. Entry forms are available through the PMTC office or by
visiting www.pmtc.ca or www.3M.com/ca/imagegraphics.
2. To enter:
· simply fill in the entry form and submit it to the
PMTC along with eight (8) copies of a 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photo.
Entries must be received by August 31, 2001. Entries received
by August 1, 2001 will qualify for an early bird prize to
be drawn on September 28, 2001.
· Or visit either www.pmtc.ca
or www.3M.com/ca/imagegraphics
and submit an electronic entry form along with electronic
images of your vehicle.
3. There are five (5) categories in the competition: tractor-trailer;
nighttime safety; straight truck; special event/promotion;
and van/pick-up. When entering the tractor-trailer category,
competitors must submit a photo of both vehicles. Competitors
entering the nighttime competition must include a night-time
photo.
4. Awards will be presented during the Annual General Meeting
and Conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada
on September 27, 2001 in Toronto.
For more information about the Vehicle Graphics Design Awards,
please contact the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada at
(905) 827-0587 or 1-877-501-PMTC (toll free) or visit www.pmtc.ca.
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is the only national
association dedicated to the interests of Canada's private
trucking community. Its membership consists of private truck
fleets and suppliers to the industry from every province in
the Country.
3M Commercial Graphics Division provides customers worldwide
with a total graphics solution by offering large format graphic
software, hardware, inks, toners, graphic films and flexible
sign facings used to create large format finished graphics
of unparalleled consistency, reliability and durability. As
a leader in the industry, 3M has developed quality standards
to provide total graphics solutions for customers all over
the world. For more information, please contact the 3M Commercial
Graphics Division at
1-800-265-1840 ext. 6782 or visit www.3M.com/ca/imagegraphics.
