Ms. NICOLA RODRIGUEZ is the 2022 Ethics Essay Winner!

• $200 Amazon Gift Card
• AIGA Colorado Swag Bag 
• Recognition at the 2022 Colorado Youth Career Fair
• Press release for school newsletter
• Recognition on the Colorado Youth Career Fair Website 
• Recognition on printed and digital program materials

• Completed Submission Form 
  • Student Name, School, Grade, Student Email
  • Teacher Name and Email
  • Short description of the design process and elements 
• Logo Design file (see requirements below)
• Banner Image Design file (see requirements below)

• The design must include the letters “C” “Y” “C” & “F”
• The design should be square or circular, not to exceed 10” x 10” 
• Entrants are advised to avoid gradients and half-tones. The logo must be easy to use, handle, resize, and manipulate for all reproduction purposes. It should be visually appealing on both small (as small as 2 cm x 2 cm) and large scales
• 300 DPI 
• CMYK Color
• No additional images or photos with the logo

• The banner image must include the logo
• The banner image must not exceed 18” W x 12” H
• 300 DPI
• CMYK Color

• PNG and JPG images will be accepted. No other file type will be accepted. If selected for the winning logo, the final design file will be requested. 
• You will only upload 2 files. Failure to submit both the logo and banner images will disqualify a submission. 
• Please be sure your design meets ADA Compliance.
• For quality reproduction purposes, the winning entry logo and banner must later be submitted in scalable vector graphic format (EPS).

• Is the design visually appealing and interesting? 
• Will it bring a sense of excitement, memory or action?
• Does it make creative use of line and shape?
• Does the design relate to the concept of a state-wide career fair?
• Can you envision this design being used as a major brand?
• Is the design ADA Compliant and complement the existing CYCF website? 
• Need inspiration? Visit Adobe for 100 top free templates.
• Create original work. Plagiarized work will be disqualified. Artwork will be vetted via TinEye.

Designs will be reviewed by AIGA Colorado design professionals to ensure they meet design specs. CYCF will select the winner. The winner will be notified February 8, 2022. If selected, there may be final design edits requested on February 8 and edits will need to be completed by February 14, 2022. The winner will be announced on the CYCF website on February 16, 2022.

• Entrants affirm their submissions are their own original work, have not been copied from others or from previous designs, including their own, and do not violate the intellectual property rights of any other person or entity. 
• Submissions become the sole property of the Colorado Youth Career Fair (CYCF) and may be used for any CYCF purposes, including, but not limited to, display on websites, business cards, letterhead, posters, and other materials.

• Entrants are permitted to include their own work from submissions in their portfolio.
• CYCF shall have the right to adapt, edit, modify, or otherwise use the winning submission in part or in its entirety in whatever manner it deems appropriate. 
• CYCF reserves the right to choose not to use the winning entry as described in these guidelines. 
• CYCF reserves the right to use any other entry for promotional purposes in the future.