Birdathon Logo Contest 2026

Deadline for submissions: Feb 14, 2026

Guidelines:

Submissions must be original artwork. You may enter multiple designs. We will select a First Place winner and at least one Honorable Mention. All selected designs will be used for merchandise now and/or in the future. NO AI ARTWORK PLEASE. Limited use of AI is acceptable, but absolutely NO submissions that are “plug and play” AI.

The word “Birdathon” must be prominent in the design as well as the year “2026”. The text “Friends of Whitefish Point” must also be included in the design. The 2025 logo was round (see below), but we welcome diversity in shape and size. As this design will be on t-shirts, keep in mind that designs with a few colors are best. If you have two images you would like to submit together (for back and front of shirt), that is fine.

We are looking for designs that are distinctive and imaginative and convey the idea of Birdathon. While birdathon is a 24-hour period dedicated to celebrating spring migration in the eastern U.P., its mission also includes gathering people together to enjoy nature. 

High resolution .jpg, .tif, or .pdf preferred. Please contact fowpoffice@gmail.com for details, questions, or concerns. Please disclose if art submission utilized any amount of AI in the notes/comments section of the submission form. 

First Place:
-Your design will be used for the 2026 birdathon logo on promotional materials, t-shirts and other materials.
-2 free Birdathon tickets (includes a visit to the banding station).
-Merch packet that includes any merch with your design.
-Bragging rights.

Honorable Mentions:
-Merch packet that includes any merch with your design.
-Bragging rights.