Synergist Communications provided us with an excellent visual identity and marketing collaterals that exceeded all of our expectations. Most importantly, their unique and simple branding process helped us determine where we are, where we want to be and mapped out how to get there as a Community.
Carolyn Orazietti
Burnaby North Road BIA
January 28, 2010
2010 Downtown New Westminster Illustration Contest
The objective of the 2010 Illustration Contest is to provide New Westminster students in grades 6 to 8 the opportunity to artistically communicate their relationship and experiences with Downtown New Westminster. The winning illustrations along with the names of the artists will be featured on street banners in the Downtown New Westminster area for everyone to see. In addition, the winners will also be announced on the BIA website and in the local paper.
Entry Deadline: February 26, 12:00PM (PT)
Eligibility: The competition is open to all students from Grades 6 to 8 within the New Westminster School District (#40). Only one illustration per student will be accepted. A specific template is required and will be provided by your teacher and is available for download on the Downtown New Westminster BIA website as well.
Contest Overview
Submit an illustration of the Downtown New Westminster area which includes the Fraser River up to Royal Avenue, and from the Patullo Bridge to 10th Street. All illustrations will be accepted however special consideration will be given for those which focus on the following themes:
- Community
- Family
- Fun
- The unique history of New Westminster
- Past events or experiences you have attended or had in Downtown New Westminster
- All of the above
Your entry will be evaluated based on your ability to develop a compelling illustration that reinforces the spirit of the Downtown area. There are no restrictions on the use of people, local businesses or landmarks. However any use of conversational text is not allowed. This means no words or thought bubbles! Each illustration submitted must be accompanied by a short explanatory caption (approximately 50-60 words), detailing what your illustration depicts, and how it relates to your experience(s) with Downtown New Westminster.
Judging
A number of winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received. The judging will be conducted by the Downtown New Westminster BIA, the New Westminster School District # 40 along with Synergist Communications Inc. By entering this Contest, you must agree to abide by the Contest rules and recognize that the decision of the judging committee is final.
Entry Specifications
- Only 1 illustration may be submitted by each contestant (crayon, pencil crayon, pastel)
- llustrations must be submitted on template provided
- Name of illustrator or any other identification must not be visible in the illustration
- All entries must be the student’s original individual work. Group entries will not be accepted
- Illustrations must be mailed or couriered, to:
Downtown New Westminster BIA
100-713 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2
We look forward to reviewing your entries. Have fun!
