Logo submissions for Nevada statehood anniversary sought

Plans are in the works for a yearlong celebration commemorating Nevada's 150th statehood anniversary in 2014, and the public is invited to design the logo that will go on it all.

The theme of the celebration will be "Battle Born. Nevada Proud." All interested artists, designers and agencies in advertising and public relations are invited to participate.

The planning committee, formed by Gov. Brian Sandoval under the Nevada Cultural Affairs Foundation, has started laying the foundation for how the state will commemorate the statehood celebration that kicks off on Nevada Day 2013, which is Oct. 31. Among its first priorities is to brand and create an identity for the yearlong series of events.

Contact reporter Trevon Milliard at tmilliard@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0279.

LOGO CONTEST
The logo contest will be conducted through a request for proposals, available online at sites.google.com/site/Nevada150th, or by requesting a copy from planning committee member Lori Nelson at lori.nelson@stationcasinos.com.

Requirements for participation include:

• The resident or company designing the logo must primarily reside in Nevada.

• Artwork must include "Battle Born. Nevada Proud."

• Artwork designed and submitted by the artist must be free of charge to the committee.

• Final artwork must be provided as print-ready. Hand-drawn illustrations will not be considered.

• The logo needs to be showcased in three different applications to show its versatility.

• The committee will own the logo to use it for a variety of purposes.

Submissions are due by Aug. 23 and will be judged by the planning committee. The winning logo will be unveiled at a Nevada Day celebration on Oct. 31.