About Architectural Showcase

For nearly three decades, Athletic Business magazine has sponsored the Facility of Merit Awards, recognizing the best in recently constructed athletic/recreation/fitness facilities around the world. The program has been so popular with our readers that we devote the entire June issue to a Showcase of outstanding new facilities presented by you, their proud architects, and judged by a panel of your peers.

In July, a panel of seven leading sports facility architects will review all entries highlighted in the June issue and choose 10 facilities to receive a coveted Facility of Merit Award, announced in the December issue of Athletic Business and presented at an awards reception at the Athletic Business Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Facilities will be selected on the basis of plan efficiency, functional relationships and measures taken to maximize use of space; interior finishes, detailing and color schemes; exterior design; relationship of building to site; and cost of construction for value received.

Facility Design Resources

Are you planning to build a new facility or remodel an existing one? Is construction underway? Have you held a grand opening recently? Whatever stage you are at, we can help you with suppliers and you could receive national recognition in Athletic Business magazine. Find the facility design resources you need at www.athleticbusiness.com/facilitydesign:

• Submit your facility to be considered for one of the design features in Athletic Business magazine.
• A searchable directory of architects and consultants, many appearing in this year's Architectural Showcase.
• The online 2008 Buyers Guide — a directory of suppliers — searchable by product, company or brand.