Logo Contest Rules & Regulations.

Overview

Our theme, ” FAMILIES WOVEN WITH FAITH “, draws inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Mark 3:33–35, celebrating the interwoven tapestries binding the family of God. Families in the post-lockdown era are viewed as peer systems where each member contributes to building a nurturing and supportive family like a warm, picturesque quilt to deepen their relationship with God and each other. In the intricate intertwining of threads braided and woven together to create a warm quilt, we find a metaphor for the interconnectedness of diverse experiences and relationships that collectively form the fabric of our shared human existence. The Canadian Mar Thoma Church (CMTC) Family Conference Committee 2024 is seeking submissions for a conference logo in anticipation of the Canada Region Family Conference (October 11–13, 2024).
The logo should be visually appealing, relevant to the theme, and created solely for this conference.
The winning logo may be used on the conference website, souvenirs, social media pages, letterhead,
posters, conference paraphernalia, and in any other conference publicity. Participants agree to abide by these contest rules by entering the logo contest. Violating any rule or not following instructions may eliminate participants’ eligibility. CMTC has the right to disqualify any entrant breaching any of the rules and regulations stated herewith.

Eligibility

The contest is open to anyone of any age with Mar Thoma membership in the Diocese of North
America.

Submission Guidelines and How to Enter

1. The contest is open from 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, Eastern Standard Time (EST) and
   closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, EST. Late submissions will not be considered. The
   Logo contest judging panel will select the winning design, and the winner will be announced in mid-May 2024.
2. All entries must be submitted electronically only via the Google Form found.
3. One or more submissions per person is acceptable. Each submission must be sent via a separate
   Google Form.
4. There is no fee to enter the contest.
5. There is no age restriction for entrants.

Logo Design Guidelines and Parameters

The purpose of this contest is to design a logo to be used for the Canada Region Family
Conference 2024.

1. The logo’s design should reflect the values of the Mar Thoma Church and be a design only
   (without any text).
2. The logo should not incorporate any part of the Mar Thoma “Lighted to Lighten” logo.
3. Digital designs may be uploaded to the Contest form, or a photo may be taken of a hand-
   drawn design to upload to the Contest form.
4. The design may be submitted in colour or black and white; the Conference committee
   reserves the right to adjust the winning design and add or change colours during the branding
   exercise to better reflect the tone of the conference theme.
5. We advise contestants to steer clear of gradients and half-tones.
6. For all reproduction purposes, the logo must be user-friendly, easy to handle, resize, and
   manipulate. It should be visually appealing on both small and large scales.

Intellectual Property

1. Entrants affirm their submissions are their own original work, have not been copied from others or
   from previous designs, including their own, and do not violate the intellectual property rights of
   any other person or entity.
2. Submissions become the sole property of CMTC and may be used for any Conference purposes.
3. CMTC shall have the right to adapt, edit, modify, or otherwise use the winning submission, in part
   or in its entirety, in whatever manner it deems appropriate.
4. Each entry will be fed through Google Scan to ensure the design submission is not already in use
   by any person or entity.
5. If the winner is determined to have violated any rules, he or she will be required to forfeit or
   return the prize, even if the determination is made after the prize has been awarded.

Determination of Winner and Prize

1. The winning entry will be selected by a panel comprised of Conference committee members.
   Their decision will be final, and no further correspondence shall be entered into.
2. Entries will be evaluated based on their visual appeal, innovative interpretation of the theme,
   compliance with the contest’s rules and regulations, and ease of reproduction for the
   aforementioned purposes.
3. The winning entry will receive an electronic gift card worth $100 USD.
4. The winner will be announced via email and announced on the Conference website, Mar Thoma
   Messenger and Conference Facebook page.