Crystal Lake is conducting a contest for all of history – the city’s history, that’s is.
The city will mark its 100th year since incorporation next year and is looking for a dynamic logo to celebrate the event.
The Crystal Lake Centennial Committee and the Crystal Lake City Council are seeking ideas for the municipal logo that will recognize the milestone event. Artistic ability is not required as the logo contest just requires the idea, not the actual logo. Individuals can submit artwork, but are not required to do so.
Crystal Lake was incorporated Sept. 23, 1914.
Members of the Centennial Committee have been given the task of developing and implementing a celebration for the municipality’s 100th year of incorporation. The committee intends to educate residents on the city’s history and plan an event that honors Crystal Lake’s last 100 years and points it toward its next 100.
Four logo contest finalists, chosen by the Centennial Committee, will earn a $100 I Shop Crystal Lake gift certificate. The contest winner, chosen by the Crystal Lake City Council, will also receive a $100 I Shop Crystal Lake gift certificate and recognition as a creative partner in establishing the logo.
Officials said the logo will be used for advertising, banners, patches and other promotional items.
Entries must be submitted by March 22. A logo idea submission form can be found at http://www.crystallake.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=7047. Artwork without a completed entry form will not be judged.
The contest is open to individuals of any age who live, work or study in Crystal Lake. Employees of the city are not eligible to participate. There is no fee to participate in the contest and individuals may submit up to two entries – each with a separate entry form. Judging will be final and appeals will not be heard.
The logo must be original. No third-party art (clip art or photos) should be included. The words “Crystal Lake” and “centennial” need to appear on the logo. The creation must be in color and there is a four-color limit.
Contest organizers note that logo images cannot include individuals living or dead without permission and cannot require compensation for the creator or the individual(s) depicted on the logo.
Artwork will not be returned and all submissions become the property of the city of Crystal Lake. Submitted artwork may be hung in public buildings.
Submitting an entry allows use of the entrant’s photo, name and other information in advertising and other event materials.
Final illustrations must be on poster board (8 ½ x 11) and submitted to: Crystal Lake Centennial Logo Contest, Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
For information, contact George Koczwara, deputy city manager, at [email protected].