YTC Health Logo Design Contest

Yellowhead Tribal Council Health Logo Design Contest

Join us in commemorating the significance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) through your artistic expression!

YTC invites submissions from our member First Nations for a logo contest dedicated to the Health Department and MMIWG & TRC. Share your interpretation of what MMIWG & TRC means to you through your artwork.

The winning logo will be prominently featured on our website, promotional wear, and posters during our meetings and events, especially on May 5th, 2024, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). 

Judging of the artwork will be conducted by our YTC Health team members. Your creativity can make a meaningful impact – join us in commemorating and raising awareness for this important cause.

Deadline for Artwork Submission: 

Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM 

Submission Rules & Regulations:

• Participants must be individuals belonging to YTC member First Nations; Alexander First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, O'Cheise First Nation, and Sunchild First Nation.
• Each participant can submit only one artwork.
• Artwork must be original and previously unpublished.
• Artwork should reflect the theme of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
• Submissions must be in digital format and sent to darien.roan@ytcadmin.ca with the subject line "YTC Health Logo Contest Submission".
• Participants must include their name, age, contact information, and YTC First Nation affiliation with their submission.
• By submitting artwork, participants grant YTC permission to use and reproduce the artwork for promotional and educational purposes.
• The decision of the judging panel is final.
• If scanning documents is required, please refer to the following links for guidance: how to scan documents on your iPhone or iPad and scan and edit documents on your Galaxy phone or tablet. 
  
• If the artist is under the age of 18, a signature from a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative must be provided. Download the release form here: YTC Release Form for YTC Logo Contest. 
  

Note: Failure to adhere to these rules and regulations may result in disqualification.

Submission Specifics

• Artwork must be submitted in digital format.
• The preferred file format for submission is JPEG or PNG.
• The resolution should be high enough to ensure clarity and quality when printed or displayed digitally.
• The maximum art size is 11.5 inches by 14 inches
  
• Up to 8 colours, avoid full-colour photos & gradients (please consider only using 1-3 colours in your design).
• File Requirements: 1500px by 1500px transparent artwork is preferred. Original vector artwork works best if you have it. The file must be one of the following: AI, EPS, PDF, PNG and JPG files.

Prizes 

• First place - $1000
• Second place - $ 500
• Third place - $300
• There will be 5 honourable mentions that will receive prizes. 

To Submit 

Please send one of the accepted file forms (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG and JPG files) to Darien Roan (Health Admin Assistant)  at darien.roan@ytcadmin.ca with the subject line "YTC Health Logo Contest Submission" by Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Feel free to send along any questions should they arise before submission. Health Admin Assistant can also be reached by phone at 587-524-0180 extension #347. 

Winning Design

The winning logo will be prominently featured on our website, promotional wear, and posters during our meetings and events, especially on May 5th, 2024, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

Timeline

• Design contest launch: March 6th
• Design contest entries accepted: March 6th – March 22nd
• YTC Department of Health announces the winner: April 2024
• T-shirt campaign launches: May 5th, 2024

Artwork License 

By submitting your artwork to the Yellowhead Tribal Council (YTC), you hereby give consent to the Yellowhead Tribal Council to use the artwork in educational materials, publications, websites and any other purposes deemed consistent by YTC in perpetuity. These uses may take print, electronic, digital or any other format deemed appropriate by YTC. I consent to have the contest applicant's artwork, image, name, name of First Nation, age, and/or prize information included in the display of the artwork whenever possible as developed and published in print, electronic, or digital format, including any authorized YTC website and social media. I hereby assign and transfer to YTC all rights I may have to the artwork and any finished product containing the artwork as well as all benefits and advantages that may be derived from the use of the artwork as well as any or all works in a document or digital forms. I hereby declare that I am authorized to grant permission to use the said artwork to YTC. I waive the right to inspect or approve the artwork, or finished version(s) of the uses made of the artwork. For full information, please go to YTC Release Form for YTC Logo Contest.

Update: May 27, 2024

First Place -  Martina Aginas 

Second Place - April Arcand 

Third Place - Hazel Waskewitch