November 16 - For immediate release

Media contact: Jessica VanGinhoven, Communications Specialist, Ottawa County Parks
(616) 738-4810

Ottawa County, MI

Ottawa County Parks t-shirt design contest

Ottawa County Parks is having a t-shirt design contest. Up to five designs from eligible entries will be chosen to print on shirts and sold at the Nature Education Center. One Grand Prize will be awarded.

Participants may create a shirt that represents what Ottawa County Parks means to them or a design featuring their favorite park. Words are allowed (e.g. quotes, etc). If participant chooses to create a shirt for a specific park, the name of the park must be included in the design. An organization logo will be added to the shirt prior to printing.

This competition is open to all ages (minors must have permission from their parents) and artistic talent. Whether you're a student, amateur, or just a Parks lover, you are welcome to enter up to three designs.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a 2017 Ottawa County Parks pass, free t-shirt of their design, and one free rental of a premium Ottawa County Parks facility (Grand Ravines Lodge, Weaver House at Pine Bend, Cabin at Connor Bayou). Artists whose designs are printed will receive a free t-shirt with their design and a 2017 Parks pass. 

Entries must be received by 5 pm on Sunday, January 8. Submissions should be sent via email to ocparks@miOttawa.org or delivered to the Parks Administrative Office (12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460). If submitted via email, you will receive a confirmation of submission by the next business day.

Entries will be narrowed down by Monday, January 16.

Public voting will begin on Facebook on Tuesday, January 17 and end on Monday, January 23.

Winners will be chosen by Friday, January 27.

Please visit the website for more information and the official rules and regulations: http://www.miottawa.org/Parks/tshirt_contest.htm.