VCHS Launches Logo Design Contest

November 19, 2009

Ord - Kara Fischer, Chair of the Board of Trustees of VCHS is pleased to announce that the Health System is taking steps to select a new logo identity that reflects its communities and its people.  To do this, VCHS is launching a logo design contest.

The following guidelines have been adopted for the Valley County Health System logo contest:

  • The communities we serve, at large, including employees, will be allowed to submit new logo designs. 
  • The following objectives should be considered when designing a logo.  An explanation of the logo and how it meets these objectives should be submitted with the entry.
    • Balance feelings of warmth and compassion, with a progressive approach to the future.
    • Respect the region's rural and agricultural roots.
    • Be manageable in a variety of print, web and video applications.
    • Avoid trendy approaches in order to remain fresh and appealing for many years to come.
  • The logo design entered should be sketched in pencil.  Colors will be determined with the help of a professional marketing firm.
  • Entries must be received by January 8, 2010 to be considered.
  • All designs should be mailed to the VCHS Logo Contest Committee, P.O. Box 346, Ord, NE 68862.  The logo sketch, description, entrant's name, address and phone number must be included in the submission. 
  • All entries will be kept anonymous until after the selection of the new logo.
  • All entrants shall be notified that in the event their logo is selected, it may be modified slightly to meet graphics standards.
  • A committee comprised of VCHS employees and community members will select the top three logo designs. 
  • The services of a marketing firm will be utilized to finalize the logo selected and design the stationary package.
  • The winner will receive $500.  First runner up will receive $250. Second runner up will receive $100.  These three people will be acknowledged with a picture and press release to local media.
  • Once the committee has made their recommendation of the top three logo designs, the VCHS Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees will make the final selection of the new logo.  This selection process will include a legal review to ensure there are no copyright infringements. It is also understood that the person whose logo is selected will release all personal rights to their design with assignment to VCHS.

For more information, contact the Valley County Health System Public Relations Department at 308-728-4347.