The BREW Developer Awards recognize an outstanding array of diverse and innovative wireless applications from around the world. This FAQ page addresses some of the key details to be aware of
in order to submit your applications correctly for consideration by the judges. For specific requirements, step-by-step instructions and awards program rules, please visit http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/brew_2006/awards_rules.html
Who is eligible to enter?
The BREW Developer Awards are open to publishers and developers worldwide, as well as to all individuals age 18 and over. All applications submitted must be developed for Qualcomm's BREW platform. The principals of the publisher and/or developer company named on the entry form cannot be Qualcomm employees.
When is the deadline for submissions?
The BREW 2006 Developer Awards call for submissions is now closed. All online entry forms and application demos must have been received by February 28, 2006 to be considered.
Why is the deadline for the 2006 awards program earlier than previous years?
The deadline for submissions and demos for the BREW 2006 Developer Awards is earlier than previous years in order to accommodate the increasing number of awards submissions that Qualcomm receives each year. Award entries continue to grow each year and this earlier deadline is necessary for the judges to thoroughly review all entries. Additionally, the evaluation period for the awards program falls during a very busy time for the industry-wide panel of judges. With shows such as 3GSM World Congress, Game Developers Conference and CTIA occurring during this time frame, it was necessary to build in extra time for the judging process. Qualcomm strongly encourages publishers/developers to begin submitting their entries as soon as possible.
What should I include with my entry?
In addition to completing the online entry form, you will need to submit a demo of your application in order to complete your nomination. Please note that participating publishers/developers are asked to submit only an application demo (requirements listed below), not an application-loaded handset as was required in years past.
How many entries may I submit?
A company may nominate no more than five applications total, across all categories. All forms, regardless of region, must be completed in English. An email will be sent confirming receipt of your entry form.
May I use one entry form to submit an entry for two or more categories?
No. Each application must have its own entry form in a category.
What are the demo requirements?
Demos must meet the following requirements:
- Time: 30 - 60 seconds
- Quality: Uncompressed or highest quality available
- Frame size: minimum 225x250
- File size: 20MB maximum
- File type: Flash, AVI, MOV (preferably the source files)
Demos must be shipped on a CD to the appropriate contact in your region, listed below. If your region is not listed here, please send to the U.S. contact, Anna-Marie Baca. Application demos must be received by February 28, 2006.
U.S./CANADA/EUROPE
Anna-Marie Baca
Qualcomm Internet Services
5775 Morehouse Drive
San Diego, CA 92121-1714
U.S.A.
CHINA
Shirley Shi
Qualcomm China
2601, North Tower, Kerry Centre Beijing
No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100020, China
INDIA
Monalisa Sahoo
Qualcomm India
The IL&FS Financial Centre,
6th Floor, Quadrant 'C',
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East,
Mumbai - 400 051. India
JAPAN
Mari Kondo
Qualcomm Japan
Shin Aoyama Bldg., West 18th Floor
1-1-1 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan (107-0062)
KOREA
Claire Kim
Qualcomm Korea
1303-22 Kyobo Tower B-19F
Seocho-dong Seocho-gu,
Seoul 137-070
Republic of Korea
LATIN AMERICA
Vania Rampinelli
Qualcomm Brazil
Av. Eng. Luis Carlos Berrini 550 - 8o. andar
04571-000 Sao Paulo - SP
Brazil
Does my application need to be commercially available? With the exception of the "Best Up and Coming Application" category, all nominated applications must be commercially available on an operator's BREW service by February 28, 2006. Your application is considered commercial when subscribers are able to download the application onto a commercial handset. Applications that have passed TRUE BREW® testing, but are not yet commercially available, are not eligible.
Entries for the "Best Up and Coming Application" category must be pre-commercial applications that are, at minimum, in the Beta stage of development.
How will the entries be judged? Entries will be judged using a "scorecard" system based on the following criteria: Ease of Use, Originality, Cool Factor, Features, and Success to Date (Likelihood of Success if pre-commercial and submitted for the "Best Up and Coming Application" category).
How do I find out whether or not I've won? Finalists will be announced May 8, 2006. BREW 2006 winners will be named at the awards ceremony, held at BREW 2006 in San Diego, CA, May 31 - June 2, 2006.