St. Mary's Centenary Logo Making Contest
- St. Mary's Parish National City
- Jan 15
- 1 min read

👥 WHO CAN JOIN
Open to all parishioners
All ages welcome
Individual or team entry (maximum of 3 members per team)
One entry per participant or team
🗓️ CONTEST TIMELINE
Now to April
Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026 (EASTER SUNDAY)
Winner Announcement: To be Announce.
✝️ REQUIRED LOGO ELEMENTS
All submitted designs must include:
St. Mary Parish – National City
1926 – 2026
A clear reference to:
Catholic faith
The Blessed Virgin Mary
100 years / Centennial celebration
🎨 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Must reflect Catholic and Marian identity
Simple, clear, and visually appealing
Must look good in:
Color and black & white
Large and small sizes (banners, shirts, pins)
Original artwork only
❌ No clipart
❌ No stock images
📤 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
One logo design per entry
Submit:
Colored or Black & White version
Include a short explanation (3–5 sentences) describing the meaning of your design
🧮 JUDGING CRITERIA
Catholic & Marian symbolism
Relevance to the 100th Anniversary
Creativity & originality
Simplicity & usability
Overall visual impact
🏆 AWARD & RECOGNITION
Winner will receive $500
Winning design becomes the Official Centennial Logo
Recognition during Mass
Certificate of appreciation
Featured in parish bulletin and media
📩 HOW TO SUBMIT
To submit your design, use the QR code provided.
To learn more, please contact RG Porciuncula. (619) 947-1283





