Logo Contest
Fresh Ideas Wanted.
Official Contest Rules
The Dedham Food Pantry is inviting the community to help design our new logo. Whether you’re a professional designer, a student, or simply someone with a creative spark, we want to see your vision for the face of our pantry. The contest is free to enter, and the winning design will become the official logo of the Dedham Food Pantry.
| CONTEST OPENS | SUBMISSIONS DUE | NEW LOGO DEBUTS |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | August 14, 2026 By 11:59 PM ET | After Labor Day September 2026 |
Who Can Enter
The contest is open to all members of the community. We especially encourage entries from:
- Local artists, illustrators, and graphic designers
- Dedham Students
- Dedham Food Pantry volunteers, donors, and clients
- Anyone with a connection to Dedham and a creative idea
Entrants under 18 must have a parent or guardian’s permission to submit.
How to Submit
Submissions are accepted in two ways:
- By email: Send your design files to manager@dedhamfoodpantry.org with the subject line “Logo Submission — [Your Name]”
- By mail: Print your design and mail it to PO Box 47, Dedham, MA 02027.
All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, August 14, 2026. Mailed entries must be postmarked by August 12 to allow for delivery. Late entries cannot be considered.
Include with every submission: your full name, email address, phone number, and (if under 18) a parent or guardian’s name and contact information. For mailed entries, please include a return address.
Design Requirements
Your logo design should reflect the mission and spirit of the Dedham Food Pantry — nourishing our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and community support. Beyond that, creativity is welcome.
Learn more about Dedham Food Pantry at our website or Facebook page.
| File Formats | PDF, PNG, SVG, or AI (Adobe Illustrator). Raster files must be at least 300 DPI. |
| Color | Design should work in full color and in single-color (black and white) reproduction. |
| Scalability | The logo must be legible and recognizable at small sizes (e.g., a 1-inch square on a business card) and at large sizes (e.g., a banner or building sign). |
| Text | Include the words “Dedham Food Pantry” in or alongside the logo design. Taglines are optional. |
| Originality | All designs must be original work. Do not use clip art, stock image, or any licensed or copyrighted material. |
| Entries Per Person | Each person may submit up to three (3) separate designs. |
Tip for hand-drawn submissions: If you work best on paper, that’s great — scan or photograph your design at the highest quality you can and email it or mail the original. If your design is selected as the winner, we’ll work with you to create a polished digital version.
Judging
All eligible entries will be reviewed by a judging committee that includes:
- A representative of the Dedham Food Pantry leadership
- Local artists and/or design professionals from the Dedham community
- A client representative of the Dedham Food Pantry
Designs will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Relevance to mission — Does the design reflect the pantry’s values of nourishment, dignity, and community?
- Originality — Is the concept fresh, distinctive, and memorable?
- Versatility — Does the logo work across formats and sizes, from letterhead to signage to social media?
- Visual appeal — Is the design clean, professional, and inviting?
Judging will take place between August 15 and Labor Day. The committee’s decision is final.
Prize & Recognition
The winning designer will receive:
- A $150 gift card to a local business
- Public recognition in the Dedham Times, the pantry’s website, social media channels, and email newsletter
- A framed copy of their winning logo
- An invitation to the official logo unveiling after Labor Day
All participants will receive a personal thank-you from the Dedham Food Pantry.
Rights & Ownership
By submitting a design, you agree to the following terms:
- The winning design, including all rights, becomes the sole property of the Dedham Food Pantry for unrestricted use. This includes but is not limited to signage, print materials, the website, social media, merchandise, and promotional items.
- The Dedham Food Pantry reserves the right to modify, adapt, or refine the winning design for production purposes (for example, adjusting colors for print reproduction or creating format variations).
- Non-winning entries remain the property of their creators.
- You confirm that your submission is entirely your own original work and does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property.
General Rules
- The Dedham Food Pantry reserves the right to cancel, modify, or extend the contest at its sole discretion.
- The pantry is not obligated to select a winner if, in the committee’s judgment, no submission meets the needs of the organization.
- Submissions that contain offensive, inappropriate, or plagiarized content will be disqualified.
- By entering, participants agree to allow the Dedham Food Pantry to use their name and community affiliation (e.g., “designed by [Name] of Dedham”) in promotional materials related to the contest.
- Questions about the contest may be directed to manager@dedhamfoodpantry.org.