THE RULES
- Each design submission should include the current SHPE logo. No alterations to the SHPE logo will be permitted.
- Designs should be created for the front of a white, navy, or black, crew neck, short sleeve t-shirt. Please do not do designs on the sleeves, sides, or back of the shirt.
- Designs should be submitted as vector files! If you do an illustration then please find a graphic designer to convert it to a vector file for you so it will be eligible.
- Each design submission should include the designer’s name, email address, and chapter. All submissions are due as vector files (.eps or .ai) via this form by May 11, 2025.
- You must be a SHPE member to win.
- SHPE will own the exclusive rights to the winning designs.
- Designs should be entirely your own original work.
- SHPE staff, Board, and contractors are ineligible.
- Design must tie into the SHPE of Tomorrow theme.
THE JUDGING
The chapter leaders at the Certified Chapter Leaders Program (CCLP) event will narrow down the submissions to ten. The SHPE staff, Board, and Regional Leadership teams will vote on the final 3 designs to be announced at the NILA Presidents Summit.
The top 3 designs will be featured for sale at the SHPE Mercado online and onsite at the 2025 National Convention. The best selling design wins first place.
THE PRIZES
First Prize-
- $2,500 SHPExSHPE@Mercado Spring 2026 Scholarship (or cash if you're a professional member)
- Inclusive package for the 2025 National Convention in Philadelphia (registration, hotel, flight) and a $250 gift card for incidentals
- Inclusive package for the 2026 National Convention in Indianapolis (registration, hotel, flight) and a $250 gift card for incidentals
- Seat on the SHPExSHPE@Mercado advisory board
Second Prize-
- $1,500 SHPExSHPE@Mercado Spring 2026 Scholarship (or cash if you're a professional member)
- Inclusive package for the 2025 National Convention in Philadelphia (registration, hotel, flight) and a $250 gift card for incidentals
- Seat on the SHPExSHPE@Mercado advisory board
Third Prize-
- $500 SHPExSHPE@Mercado Spring 2026 Scholarship (or cash if you're a professional member)
- Inclusive package for the 2025 National Convention in Philadelphia (registration, hotel, flight) and a $250 gift card for incidentals.
- Seat on the SHPExSHPE@Mercado advisory board
Questions? Please email mercado@shpe.org