Guidelines for DSS 50th Anniversary Logo Design Competition
1. Objective
Design a logo that will represent the 50th Anniversary of Dominica Social Security. The logo should reflect DSS’ legacy, service, growth, and theme of the anniversary year ‘A Legacy of Protection – Securing the Future’.
2. Eligibility
Open to all residents of Dominica
Individuals or teams may enter
3. Design Requirements
Must include the number “50” and the phrase “Dominica Social Security“
Should convey the theme of the anniversary year ‘A Legacy of Protection – Securing the Future’
Must be original and not infringe on any existing copyrights or trademarks
It should look good in both color and black & white
Scalable – should work on small items (pins, stationery) and large items (banners, billboards)
4. Submission Specifications
Format: JPEG/PNG
Minimum resolution: 300 DPI
Max file size: 10MB
Each entry must include a short description (max 100 words) explaining the design concept
Include your full name, age, contact info, and affiliation (if applicable)
5. Submission Deadline
All entries must be submitted by May 19th, 2025, to [email protected] with the subject line: ‘50th Anniversary Logo Submission’.
6. Judging Criteria
Creativity and originality (25%)
Relevance to the 50th anniversary theme (25%)
Visual impact and memorability (20%)
Versatility and usability (20%)
Clarity of the concept description (10%)
7. Prize
EC$1,000 cash prize + official recognition + logo featured on all 50th Anniversary materials
8. Terms and Conditions
The winner agrees to transfer all rights to ownership of the logo to Dominica Social Security.
The Dominica Social Security reserves the right to make modifications to the winning logo.
DSS Employees and their immediate family are prohibited from participating in this competition.