Relay to Zero Banner Design Competition

Hosted by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is looking for a sports banner design that represents global unity to serve as a physical and digital symbol for a new fundraising campaign, The Relay to Zero. This campaign includes in-person events and digital moments to build momentum towards a polio-free world. 

Rotaractors from polio-affected countries are invited to submit a design. We look forward to seeing your creative and inspiring designs! Together, we can make history and achieve a polio-free world.

This contest is administered solely by GPEI. Rotary International is not responsible for contest administration, judging, or outcomes.

Contest Details 

Open Call for Designs: Produce a design for a sports banner that reflects the themes of polio eradication and teamwork. Participants are encouraged to think creatively about how their design can inspire others to join the fight against polio. The chosen design will be printed on to a physical banner that will be at in-person Relay to Zero fundraising events. The digital version will also be used online and on social media by GPEI partners and stakeholders.

Eligibility: Participants must be a Rotaract member aged 18 or above residing in polio-affected countries.

Submission Instructions 

*  Please use this template for the shape and size of your design. Design specs are included on the template. 
*  We encourage designers to use the Team End Polio colors and branding as inspiration.
*  Participants must not use Rotary or Rotaract logos, emblems, or other branding elements in their designs.
*  Submissions can be hand drawn or made digitally, but all must be submitted as a high-resolution JPEG or PDF (resolution of at least 300 dpi/ppi).
*  Only one design submission per participant. 
*  The winning design may be adapted by the GPEI for printing, so consider how easy the banner design would be to screen print. 
*  All designs must be original works created by the participant. Designs created with AI, or plagiarized or copyrighted materials, including the adaptation of existing Rotary materials or Team End Polio materials, will not be accepted.

How to submit: Complete the entry form here with your name, email, Rotaract club, country, and a brief description of your design and its inspiration.

Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 23:59 Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) on Sunday, 9 February. Late submissions will not be considered.

Contest Considerations

*  All aspects of the contest, including design evaluation and participant communication, are managed solely by GPEI.
*  Designs will be evaluated based on creativity, adherence to the theme, use of colors, originality, and overall impact. A panel of judges comprising of GPEI leaders and partners will review the submissions.
*  All designs should be your original work. Do not use AI, copyrighted material, or a previously created Rotary image, logo, emblem, or other branding element. 
*  The winning design will be printed and featured as the official banner for the Relay to Zero campaign. The winner will also be invited to record a short video explaining their design, which will be showcased on the Team End Polio website and promoted on social media.
*  The top 3 finalists will have their digital design featured on the Team End Polio website. 
*  The winner will be notified via the email used for submission on 14 February. All other participants will receive a thank you email soon after with other ways to get involved. 

Copyright and Usage: Participants retain ownership of their designs. By submitting a design, participants grant GPEI the right to use, reproduce, and distribute the designs for promotional and educational purposes in support of the polio eradication effort. 

Disclaimer: This contest is hosted independently by GPEI, and Rotary International is not responsible for its administration or outcomes and will not collect or process any participant data for this contest. Participants are encouraged to review GPEI’s privacy policies before submitting personal information. Rotary International shall not be liable for issues arising from participation in the contest, including disputes over eligibility, originality, or copyright.

Questions or concerns about the contest should be directed to Adrianna Grinder (agrinder@globalhealthstrategies.com).