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Library Bookmark Contest

The rules for the bookmark contest and archive of past winners.

About this Guide

This guide contains the criteria for participating in the library's bookmark contest and the archive of past winners.

How to Participate

Enter your design for the Cullom-Davis Library Bookmark Contest!

Design Criteria and Deadlines (Spring 2025):

1. Design a double-sided bookmark for the library with the following criteria

  • Dimensions: width: 2 inches, length: 7 inches You can use this Canva template 2x7 or another program you prefer.
    • Note: the library will add .5 inches to the bottom or top of the design for the library's wordmark. 
  • Topic: promote one of the library's services or resources, research, reading, or a related topic
  • File: JPEG or PNG. <10 MB

2. Submit the file using this form by Sunday, February 16, 2025, 11:59 pm CT. The submission form includes a release for the library to use the design if it is selected. As the creator you are granting the library a short-term license of this image but retain other creator rights.

3. Submissions will only be accepted from current Bradley University students. A student may submit more than one design (up to 4). All entries must be designed and created by the person who submits the entry. No AI-generated designs are allowed

4. Submissions may be created digitally or with traditional media. Traditional media designs will need to be scanned or photographed in order to submit the file.  

Finalist Judging Criteria

Up to four designs will be selected as finalists in the contest. All submissions will be reviewed by the library's engagement committee to determine the finalists.

The committee will judge the designs based on

  • Meeting the design requirements
  • How the theme/design applies to the library user audience
  • Bradley University spirit 
  • Originality/creativity

The winning design will be determined by popular vote. 

Voting

The finalists will be physically displayed in the library and posted to the library’s Instagram and TikTok accounts the Monday before voting begins. The designer will be tagged in the post of their work if their username information is included in the submission form. 

Voting will take place on Wednesday, February 26 through Sunday, March 2nd with an online form distributed by the library's social media channels and in the library.

Contestants are encouraged to follow the library’s Instagram (@cullomdaviscollection) and TikTok (@cullomdavis) accounts and promote voting to their classmates and friends. 

Prize

The designer/creator of the winning design will receive a certificate and the design will be made into bookmarks distributed by the library. The design will also be added to the Special Collections Center and University Archives. 

Important Dates to Remember 

  • Submissions are due Sunday, February 16, 2025, 11:59 pm CT.
  • Finalists will be announced on Monday, February 24th, 2025.
  • Voting will be Wednesday, February 26, 2025, through Sunday, March 2, 2025, 11:59 pm CT.
  • The winner will be announced Monday, March 3, 2025

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Questions?

Contact reference@bradley.edu 

Disclaimer

This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or TikTok. Void where prohibited.