Guidelines for DSS 50th Anniversary Logo Design Competition

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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.

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