Competition offers designers, planners a golden opportunity

The Gold Nugget Awards competition is accepting entries for its 40th annual design and planning competition known as “The Best in the West.”

Projects from 14 Western states and the Pacific Rim countries are eligible. Fees and applications are due no later than March 28; April 11 is the entry submittal deadline. For applications and information, visit www.goldnuggetawards.com.

Awards will be presented June 27 in San Francisco at the PCBC -- The Premier Building Show, sponsored by the California Building Industry Assn.