2025 Student T-shirt Contest Is Accepting Submissions

The SWCS Student T-shirt Contest is back! Ever catch yourself thinking, “This would look great on a shirt”? Now’s your chance to bring that idea to life. We’re calling on students to showcase their creativity by designing a t-shirt that connects with the conservation community. Whether it’s a clever phrase, eye-catching artwork, or an inspiring message—the possibilities are endless!

The winning design will be selected by our conservation community on Facebook and Instagram. The shirt will be available for purchase in our SWCS store, and the winner will receive three free shirts.

Important Dates

• Accepting Submissions: Deadline extended to October 13

• Social Media Voting: October 20 to 24

Submission Requirements

• Participants must be a current student at an accredited college or university

• Participants must be 18 years or older

• Submit artwork to the link below as an eps file, PDF file, or PNG file (if PNG, export without background)

• Original vector artwork works best if you have it. If not, submit a high-quality resolution file (1500px by 1500px transparent artwork is preferred)

• Up to three submissions per person will be accepted

• Artwork must be one color only (black, white, or a different color)

• Artwork must be an original design (i.e., the design does not include copyrighted graphics)

• Artwork must not contain profanity or inappropriate text or imagery (should be appropriate to wear in the workplace)

• There is no fee to enter

• By submitting a design using this form, participants agree to be bound by these requirements. Violating any rule or not following instructions may eliminate participants’ eligibility. SWCS has the right to disqualify any entrant at any time at its sole discretion. SWCS retains the right to modify submitted designs as necessary to align with our branding, formatting, and printing guidelines. This may involve resizing, reformatting, or making other minor adjustments to ensure the artwork is suitable for use.

Submit

Judging

A panel will judge submitted designs based on (1) visual composition, (2) adaptability, (3) conservation theming, and (4) overall appeal. The top images will be displayed on social media, where the SWCS community at large will vote on their favorite design from October 20-24! The winner will be announced on SWCS Facebook and Instagram.

Example designs from past competitions

Disclaimer: SWCS is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, illegible, or otherwise unusable entries, including entries that are lost or unusable due to computer, internet, or electronic problems.

For More Information:

Contact renee.bouldin@swcs.org with any questions.