T-Shirt Rules

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There is no entry fee to submit a design. If you are under the age of 18, your design must be submitted by a parent or guardian on your behalf. 

1. This contest is open to everyone. 
2. All designs must be original creations of the contestant and incorporate all of the required design components outlined below.
3. All designs must not be based on previously published works or copyrighted material. 
4. Design cannot contain profanity, trademarks, any AI-Generated content, clip art, or any copyrighted works of any other person or business.
5. Designers must agree that they own all rights to their submission and have permission to use any included elements. 
6. Designers must agree to release the rights to NEA Progress. NEA Progress can use design for any and all printing and promotional purposes.
7. Design(s) must be submitted on the OutNEA website via the submission form by 11:59pm (CDT) on July 31, 2025.
8. Designs must be in a high-resolution layered vector art file saved in one of the following file formats: .ai, .pdf, or . png
9. Winning design will be printed on the front of the official PRIDEfest t-shirts and have the dimensions 10in x 10in. 
10. Designers can use up to 6 colors. 
11. Designs must be clear, legible, and easy to print.
12. PRIDEfest Committee has the right to disqualify participants.
13. PRIDEfest Committee has the right to change the rules without notice.

• The winning design will be placed on the front of the official nationwide 2025 PRIDEfest t-shirt. 
• Theme: Design theme must include “Rise & Resist: A New Fight-The Same Fire”
• Designs must be created in either Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, or CorelDRAW.
  • (Designs created using t-shirt design websites like, Bonfire, CafePress, and Zazzle will NOT be accepted)

• Entries will be evaluated by an internal panel of judges and will be reviewed for:
• Concept, creativity and originality of design
• Clarity, legibility, and overall visual appeal
• Adherence to design and submission rules and guidelines
• Judges will consider how well the design relates to the theme of “Rise & Resist: A New Fight-The Same Fire”. 

Upon final review, the top three designs will be presented for a public vote from the community (limit of one vote per person). Vote must be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on August 18, 2025 via the t-shirt contest website. If a tie breaker is required, a member of PRIDEfest Committee will cast the final vote.

Publicity and Agreement: Contest entry constitutes an agreement by the submitting designers to grant free license of all copyrights of the submitted works to NEA Progress in perpetuity, for publicity and promotional purposes. Top 3 finalists will be subject to approval by NEA Progress Standards Agreement prior to public voting.

Media Release: By submitting artwork, you agree that if your design wins, NEA Progress retains first printing rights and a free license, in perpetuity, to utilize the design on t-shirts and other promotional items, and marketing, fundraising, and public relations materials. You are guaranteeing that your design does not contain any copyrighted material, including images/copy found on the internet, unless clearly marked as published under a Creative Commons (cc) license. Contest entrants who are not selected as the winning designer(s) retain all rights to their artwork.