Architectural Record's 2 Millionth Test Taker Sweepstakes
Let's Celebrate!
This year marks our 21st anniversary as an official AIA continuing education provider, and soon our two millionth continuing education test will be taken.
To celebrate, we are hosting a TWO MILLIONTH TEST TAKER SWEEPSTAKES.
Take any test at ce.architecturalrecord.com between November 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 for a chance to win the following prizes:
The more tests you take, the more chances you get!
How to Enter
Architects who take a test during the sweepstakes promotion will automatically be entered to win. The 2 millionth test taker will win the Grand Prize and ten runner ups will be chosen at random and also awarded prizes.
The winner will be notified by April 30, 2019.
Contest Rules
Every architect who completes a test on the CE Center between November 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019, is eligible for entry into the contest.
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