The stakes are higher than ever at the 2014 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). The event, which will be held October 7-9, 2014, at the Baltimore Convention Center will host the attendee-favorite Tint-Off Competitions™. New this year, attendees can register to compete in a paint protection film (PPF) competition, with a newly announced prize package.

Now in its 14th year, the annual event, once again sponsored by Window Film magazine, will bring together all aspects of the window film industry. Automotive, architectural, decorative, security, paint protection films and more will be on display, discussed in seminars and incorporated within demonstrations and competitions.

In the PPF Division, first place will receive $5,000, a gold medal and trophy, as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Paint Protection Film Installer.” Second will take home $2,500 and a silver medal and third receives $1,000 and a bronze medal.

The Tint-Off Competitions, which also include the Automotive and Architectural Divisions, will be held October 7-9 as part of WFCT. Champions will be announced Thursday evening, October 9, at the Gala Awards Reception and Ceremony, which will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.

The registration deadline for contestants is August 15, 2014, and on-site registrations to compete are not permitted.

Prizes for the 2014 winners in the Automotive and Architectural Divisions also have been increased from past years. In the Architectural Division, first place will receive $5,000, a gold medal and trophy, as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Architectural Window Film Tinter.” Second will take home $2,500 and a silver medal and third receives $1,000 and a bronze medal.

The first-place winner for the Automotive Division will receive the grand prize of $10,000, a gold medal and trophy, as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Automotive Window Film Tinter.” Second receives $5,000 as well as a silver medal and third-place winner will get $2,500 and a bronze medal.

Interested attendees can register online for the early bird discounted price of $199, saving up to $50 per person versus registering onsite, until close of business on April 30. This registration includes access to all seminars, workshops, social events and admittance to view the WFCT Exhibition/Extravaganza, which will once again host industry suppliers, as well as the attendee-favorite Tint-Off Competitions.

Our host hotel, the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, is offering WFCT attendees discounted room rates available on a first-come, first-served basis. The attendee rate is $149 USD per night, plus tax for single room, double occupancy. WFCT will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, just steps from the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Click here for more information and to reserve a room in our discounted hotel room block.