LOGO DESIGN CONTEST

I. Objectives

1. To design the official logo for the First Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of San Carlos
2. To create awareness and involvement of the lay faithful in the concerns of the Church especially on the renewed integral evangelization program of the diocese.

II. Criteria

Clarity of Physical Features……………..30%
Originality…………………………….…30%
Relevance of Logo to Diocesan Synod….40%

III. Eligibility & Disqualification

1. The competition is open to all faithful in the parishes, quasi-parishes and mission stations of the Diocese of San Carlos.
2. Staff and members of the committee handling the competition including their families and relatives within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, are disqualified from joining the contest.

IV. Contest mechanics

1. The logo should convey the theme of the First Diocesan Synod: “I have come that they may have life, life in all its fullness.”(John 10:10) and the Diocesan Mission-Vision and the Goal of the Diocese. (The VMG will be furnished to each contestant).
2. The logo should depict the two cultures (Cebuano and Ilongo) existing in the diocese.
3. It should likewise depict the logo of the diocese.
4. Entries must be drawn on a one-page short bond [215.9 width, 279.4 mm height] paper and must include the following dimensions:
i.) Actual size of the Logo: 16cm x 16cm (centrally located in the A4 paper)
ii.) Color is limited to five (5) color combinations
iii.) Contestants are required to submit a brief description or explanation of the logo and the symbolism behind the design and use of colors.
5. The entries can be submitted:
a. Hand carried to the parish priest ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 3, 2006.
b. By email to synodlogo@sancarloschancery.org
c. By postal mail/ door-to-door delivery mail addressed to:

Diocesan Synod Logo Design Contest
Bishop’s Home Compound
San Julio Subdivision
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental

6. By entering the logo in the competition, the participant warrants that it has not been contracted for by any third party, and that he shall not negotiate and/or contract for any use of the logo with any such third party until after the announcement of the finalists, and thereafter, if declared as finalist.
7. The artist shall hold the organizing committee, their affiliates, all their officers and employees, and all members of the other committees, free and harmless from any suit, demand, debt, obligation, expense or liability arising from any misrepresentation or fraud in connection with his entry submitted to the competition.
8. Logo designs submitted to the Secretariat are non-returnable and become the exclusive property of the Diocese of San Carlos.

V. Timetable

1. Official launching of the logo contest………………July 5, 2006
2. Deadline of submission of entries to Parish Priest… September 3, 2006
3. Announcement of winners…………………………..September 4, 2006

VI. Screening of Entries

1. The Adhoc Committee on Logo Design Contest shall present the contest designs to the Presbyteral Council. Representatives from the clergy will be chosen to judge the entries.
2. The decision of the judges is final and binding on all parties concerned.

VII. Awards
FIRST PRIZE…………….P10,000.00 & TROPHY
SECOND PRIZE…………P5,000.00
THIRD PRIZE……………P2,000.00
CONSOLATION PRIZES in the form of certificates of participation