St. Mary's Centenary Logo Making Contest

👥 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

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