A reminder that we are launching a brand-new creative challenge for teams across Texas, and we want your artwork to help shape the spirit of the season. Your mission is to design a button inspired by this year’s FIRST AGE theme. We are looking for artwork that captures the energy, imagination, and innovation that defines the FIRST in Texas community.
We appreciate everyone who has already sent in their submissions. They are looking fantastic, and we are so inspired by the creativity coming in from teams across Texas. Because of the excitement and the number of teams still working on their designs, we are extending the submission deadline to Monday, November 24 by 8 p.m. This gives you the full weekend to get your artwork submitted.
Why Submit?
The top 10 designs, along with credit back to the team who designed it, will be featured on the FIRST in Texas website during the community voting period.
The design with the most votes will become a limited-edition FIRST in Texas button featured and sold exclusively in a brand-new FIRST in Texas Store. It will be available for one day only on Giving Tuesday, December 2. The team will also be spotlighted across our social media, website, and newsletter in a special feature celebrating their creativity and impact!
???? Contest Guideline
- Designs should be centered around capturing the FIRST Age theme.
- All designs must be original, school-appropriate, and suitable for public display.
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Artwork must be submitted as a PNG or JPEG (1080x1080 minimum) in a round format.
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Submissions that include copyrighted or AI-generated content may be disqualified.
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DO NOT include any FIRST in Texas or FIRST HQ logos or trademarks.
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FIRST in Texas reserves the right to edit or adjust the winning design for production.
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Designs must be submitted by a team coach or adult mentor (18+) on behalf of the team.
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By submitting, the coach confirms that students have permission for their artwork to be publicly displayed by FIRST in Texas.
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Individual student names will not be published in accordance with the FIRST® Youth Protection Program.
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Teams may submit more than one design.
????️ Timeline
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Submissions Open: Now through Monday, November 24 by 8 p.m.
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Voting Period: You’ll receive another email to vote for your favorite button out of the top 10 designs!
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Winner Announced & Button Available for Purchase: December 2 (Giving Tuesday)
The winning button will be available December 2 only — then it’s gone forever!
