T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all creative minds – of all ages!

Help us celebrate CTC's 55th Anniversary with a custom community-designed t-shirt! We invite all residents to showcase their creativity by submitting a design that reflects the spirit and diversity of our community. 

Contest Timeline (2025): 

• Design Submission Period: March 24 – July 8
• Committee Application: March 24 – June 23
• Committee Review: July 9 – July 16
• Community Voting: July 18 – July 31
• Winner Announced: August 1
• Pre-Order Sale: August 1 – August 24

• 55th Anniversary Party: End of September/Early October (TBD!)

Design Guidelines

• Theme: Reflect the diversity, unity, and spirit of the CTC community.
• Colors: Simple is best! We recommend one to two colors for easier screen printing.
• Format: Submit designs in high resolution (JPEG, PNG, or PDF).
• No copyrighted or trademarked material allowed.
• Open to ALL ages! (Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to enter.)
• Entry Limit: Up to five designs per person.
• Size & Style:
  • Create a drawing or word-based design in at least 8” x 8”.
  • Both digital and hand-drawn artwork is welcome!
  • Use bold, clean lines to ensure easy screen printing.
  • One-sided design (front or back only) and one-color print.
  • Optional: Incorporate “55th Anniversary” or “55 Years” into your design.

How to Enter: 

• Deadline: Submit by July 8, 2025
• Include: Your name, unit number, and a brief description of your design concept.
• Submit your design:
  • Online: Upload via the digital submission form. 
  • Email: Send to community@umnctc.org (WeTransfer accepted for large files).
  • In-Person: Drop off your hand-drawn or digital design at the CTC Office during business hours.

Winner Prizes:

• The winning design will be featured on CTC's 55th Anniversary t-shirt! 
• The winner will receive $100 and a free t-shirt and special recognition. 

How the Winner is Chosen

 1. Committee Review:

A small committee of residents, board members, ward representatives, and staff will select the top 3-5 designs.

Interested in joining the committee? Apply here. (Committee capped at 12 people.)

2. Community Vote:

The finalist designs will be shared via email, where residents will vote for their favorite!

The winning design will be announced on August 1!

Order CTC's 50th Anniversary T-Shirt

• Limited-time pre-order sale: August 1 – August 24
• On August 1, CTC will email the winning design and order details.
• How to order & pay:
  • Order: Electronically (online order form) or in the CTC Office
  • Payment options: Check or charge to rental account

• Pickup: At the CTC Office or during the 55th Anniversary Party in Fall 2025!

Get creative and be part of CTC history! We can’t wait to see your amazing designs! 

Have questions? Email community@umnctc.org.