Design the Next Tech Handbook
For two decades, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development Technology Handbook has been one of the most referenced books in the county. The department is looking for artists and designers to compete for a $1,000 prize by designing the next handbook cover.
“Designing the cover of the Technology Handbook provides great exposure within the technology industry which advances the mission of the Naval Air Warfare Center,” said Chris Kaselemis, director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development. “This opportunity is a highly sought after chance to have your artwork land on the desk of every technology company in the area.”
The contest is open to anyone who lives or works in St. Mary’s County. Entries must be submitted by 4 pm Nov. 6, 2015, and will be judged by The Patuxent Partnership Board of Directors. The winner will be chosen based on relevance to the industry, suitability for use, mass appeal, visual appeal and overall creativity.
“Every two years we look forward to seeing the creativity, style and interpretation that artists bring to the field of technology in St. Mary’s County,” said Gene Townsend, president of The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), a nonprofit, member organization that works with government, academia and private industry to advance STEM-based initiatives. TPP is the sponsor of the $1,000 cash prize for the cover contest. “For us, the hard part begins when we have to select a winner from all the excellent entries showcasing our community’s technical capabilities.”
First printed in 1995, the Technology Handbook is published every two years by the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development. The book profiles more than 200 technology businesses in the county. The highly sought business-to-business reference tool is available both in print and in a digital PDF format as well as a searchable database here.
Participants can submit multiple entries, but each entry requires a separate entry form, available here.
All entries must be original works and/or royalty free. Entries become the property of the county and could be used in future marketing.
Read the complete rules and guidelines or or contact Carly Brockinton at 301-475-4200, ext. 1401, or via email to [email protected].
For more about The Patuxent Partnership, go to their Leader member page.
