T-shirt design contest

Calling all artists & designers!

Show us your creative talent & help us create something GREAT!

Cycle Smart NJ is hosting a t-shirt design contest!

Submit your design for a chance to win $250!

T-shirt designs could be anything! Motorcycles, riding, or just creative art!

Rules & Guidelines:

1. Designs can be art, typography, photography or any medium you feel conveys your design.
2. The winning design will be awarded a $250 prize. (Amazon gift card)
3. The design will then be printed on a shirt and sold/worn at Cycle Smart NJ.
4. You may submit up to two designs, but they must be submitted as separate entries.
5. Your design must be wholly original. By submitting a design, you are guaranteeing that it does not contain any copyrighted material.

 Judging criteria:

1. Concept / Originality
2. Memorable design
3. Visibility – eye catching and visible from a reasonable distance
4. Completeness of design – must be ready for print
5. Feasibility – must be easy to reproduce

 Design specifications:

1. Design submissions should be saved to 300 dpi to produce a quality output. Acceptable files are high resolution JPGs, PNGs, AI and EPS files.
2. If you win, you will be required to provide the original design in a high res format that is compatible with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or another professional design program.
3. The design should be contained withing a 3600 X 4800 px area.

 Submission Guidelines and Agreement:

1. All entries should be submitted to INFO@CYCLESMARTNJ.COM or to the form located below. Your submission should include the following:
   1. Full name
   2. Confirmation of 18 or older
   3. City and State
   4. Email & Phone number
2. Artwork must be JPG or PNG. A high resolution file will be required from the winner.
3. You must be 18 years or older to submit an entry. If you are under the age of 18 you may still create and submit a design, but it must be submitted on your behalf by a parent or guardian.
4. Cycle Smart NJ will have all printing rights to the winning design. By submitting you agree that if your design wins, it can be used by Cycle Smart NJ on a t-shirt and other promotional items, including the Cycle Smart NJ website and marketing and public relations materials. The winner and image of the design will be recognized in our e-newsletter and on social media.
5. Contest begins on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
6. Contest ends on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8am EST. Your design must be submitted by this time to be entered to win.
7. Confirmed viable entries will be voted on by the public from Friday, February 4 through Friday, February 11. The top 3 designs will then be voted on by Cycle Smart NJ and the ONE winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 15.

Please note that Cycle Smart NJ reserves the right to make adjustments to the winning design.

At the sole discretion of Cycle Smart NJ, disqualification, forfeiture and the selection of an alternate winner may result from any of the following:

1. Winner’s failure to respond to notification of win within (5) days after announcement
2. The return of an email notification as undeliverable after 3 attempts
3. Winner’s failure to provide original design files
4. Winner’s failure to execute and return a release form.

Upon contacting a winner and determining that they have met all eligibility requirements of the contest, such individual will be declared the “winner” of the contest via social media post and the e-newsletter.

By submitting you are agreeing to all contest rules. If you have any questions, reach out to Carrie at info@cyclesmartnj.com.