The Evangelical Press Association has opened a logo design contest for its members as it prepares to adopt the name Christian Communicators Network, a change approved in a member vote last month.
The U.S.-based association announced the contest on Wednesday (Nov. 11). Entries are due Dec. 4, and the winning designer will receive $500 and free registration for the group's 2027 convention in Chicago, which the association valued at $400.
The EPA board will choose finalists and a winner. According to the announcement, entries will be judged on creativity, fit with the new organization's mission and brand personality, adherence to the published design guidelines, and how well the logo works in both print and digital formats.
Guidelines call for 'warmth' and a 'slightly corporate feel'
The design guidelines ask entrants to include both the full name and the initials CCN, as the current logo does with EPA. The initials must also be usable on their own.
Colors must differ from those in the current logo. The guidelines also tell designers to avoid color schemes linked to other major Christian or publishing groups as well as the look of organizations with similar initials.
The association asks for colors, shapes and typefaces that convey "warmth, love, unity, stability, and consistency, with a professional, slightly corporate feel." The brand personality is captured in the three words "professional, relational and dependable."
Under the contest terms, the board may alter the winning design and may reject all entries if none meets its expectations. All submissions must be created by people, with no content generated by artificial intelligence, the association said.
The guidelines describe the network's mission as strengthening "Christian communicators through inspiration, instruction, and networking." Its stated vision is an engaged community of members whose pursuit of excellence "builds the kingdom of God."
The association has yet to announce when the new name will take effect.
Members may submit designs to admin@evangelicalpress.com.
Christian Daily International is a member of the Evangelical Press Association.
