The Heart Launches Design Competition for Official 2026-27 Championship Logo
The Heart of America Athletic Conference is excited to announce the launch of the 2026-27 Heart Championships Logo Design Competition.
The winning design will serve as the official 2026-27 Heart Championships logo and will be featured throughout the year on championship websites, social media graphics, event signage, promotional materials, apparel, and other conference communications.
Eligibility
The competition is open to Heart students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Design Requirements
Design submissions must:
- Incorporate the official Heart Conference logo
- Include the words "Heart of America" or "Heart of America Athletic Conference" and "Championships"
- Include the 2026-27 championship season designation
- Reflect the excellence, tradition, and competitive spirit of Heart Conference championships
- Utilize the official Heart Conference brand colors
Logo Files & Brand Assets
Official Heart Conference logo files and brand assets can be accessed here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IftIxeAGp2cr7Cngd1b3L295d2lLbPhd?usp=drive_link
Heart Brand Colors
Heart Blue
- Pantone 288 C
- CMYK: 100, 61, 0, 55
- RGB: 0, 45, 114
- HEX: #002D72
Heart Red
- Pantone 186 C
- CMYK: 0, 100, 80, 5
- RGB: 232, 0, 13
- HEX: #E8000D
Submission Requirements
Participants must submit:
- Full-color logo design
- Vector file (.AI, .EPS, or .SVG)
- Brief design statement (150-250 words)
- Full Name
- Institution Affiliation
- Role/Relationship to Institution
- Email Address
Submission Information
Email submissions and questions to:
media@heartofamericaconference.com
Subject Line:
2026-27 Heart Championships Logo Submission – [Entrant Name]
Competition Timeline
- Competition Opens: June 23, 2026
- Submission Deadline: July 23, 2026
- Winner Announced: July 31, 2026
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity and originality
- Alignment with the Heart Conference brand
- Versatility across championship applications
- Overall visual impact
Ownership & Usage Rights
By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge that the Heart of America Athletic Conference may use submitted designs for evaluation and promotional purposes related to the competition. The creator of the winning design agrees to grant the Heart of America Athletic Conference full rights to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the winning logo for conference-related purposes without additional compensation. The winning designer will receive recognition through Heart Conference digital platforms and will be credited as the creator of the official 2026-27 Heart Championships logo.
Past Championship Logos
Participants are encouraged to review previous Heart Championship logos for inspiration while developing a fresh and original concept for the 2026-27 championship season.
