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Poster & T-Shirt Design Contest

Each year, OCCAA invites local high-school-aged artists to create a poster design for Walk for Warmth, OCCAA’s annual two-mile walk that raises funds to help financially qualifying Ottawa County families who have received a utility shut-off notice for gas, electric, water, or deliverable fuels such as propane. Participating is an opportunity to showcase your talent, gain recognition for your work, build your portfolio, and support a meaningful cause.

Poster Specifications

Poster size: 11 x 17 inches
Resolution: At least 300 dpi
Bleeds, if applicable: 0.25 inches
Maintain a safe area of 0.5 inches for text and design elements
Create the original artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign

Your Poster Must Include

The OCCAA Primary or Secondary Logo
The provided QR code and website address: miOttawa.org/w4w
The Walk for Warmth event date, time, and location. Details.

T-Shirt Specifications

Adapt your poster design for use on a T-shirt.
Use fewer than eight colors
Resolution: At least 300 dpi
Use a transparent background
Create the original artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign

Your T-Shirt Design Must Include

The OCCAA Primary or Secondary Logo
The event name 2027 Walk for Warmth

Original Artwork & AI Use

Poster and T-shirt designs must be original artwork, with the exception of OCCAA logos and provided brand elements.
AI-generated submissions are not allowed; however, AI tools within graphic design software may be used to support human creativity.
Trademarked images are not allowed.
Please proofread your design for typos and missing information before submitting.