Ever been driving around with friends when you see signs that say “Welcome to (insert neighborhood name here)?” Ever wondered what it would be like to design one? Here’s your chance!

The Drake Neighborhood Association is having a contest to design the best neighborhood logo that represents Drake and the surrounding areas. Why enter when you have homework and exams to prepare for? Because the winning entry gets $750!

The purpose of the Drake neighborhood logo is to show pride for our community. The message that needs to be conveyed by entries is: “I’ve arrived in the Drake neighborhood, home to Drake University; where everyone is welcome, diversity is celebrated, history is valued and a wide range of businesses thrive,” according to the contest flyer.

If you’re interested in applying, here are a few tips and rules. Some representation of Drake and its campus is helpful. Representations can include buildings on campus. Also, the logo should illustrate the cultural diversity, rich history and proud architecture of the neighborhood. People, the sense of community and neighborhood pride are always welcome.

Obviously, it would be next to impossible to incorporate all of these into only one logo. As long as one of these elements is included, the logo will work; but it cannot include official Drake icons, such as the bulldog or lettering that the university uses.

>>For more info

Visit http://www.drakeneighborhood.org/dnacontest.pdf or call Kendall Dillon at (515) 339-9768

All entries are due on February 15 submit to DrakeNeighborContest@gmail.com