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Submissions due October 15, 2025
Help Design Matawan’s New Borough Seal!
Community Logo Design Contest Now Open
The Borough of Matawan is thrilled to launch a community-wide design contest to create a new official Borough Seal / Logo, and we’re calling on Matawan residents to submit their best ideas!
This is your chance to create a lasting symbol that captures the spirit, pride, and character of Matawan, a town defined by its history, small-town charm, and natural beauty.
What Should the Logo Represent?
Designs should reflect some or all of the following:
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Matawan’s rich history and heritage
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Close-knit community and small-town feel
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Natural beauty, including our lakes, creeks, and tree-lined streets
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Matawan’s identity as a vibrant part of the Bayshore region
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A respectful and subtle nod to the 1916 shark attacks that helped inspire Jaws
(Please avoid violent or dominant shark imagery. Subtle symbolism will be considered.)
Submission Guidelines:
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All designs must be original, family-friendly, and suitable for official Borough use.
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Copyrighted, stock, or AI-generated art may not be used.
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Avoid logos that are overwhelmingly shark-themed or include insensitive graphics.
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Must include description (max 250 words) explaining your design elements and symbolism.
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The Borough reserves the right to reject any submission that contains violent imagery, violates copyright, or infringes on any licensing agreements.
Who Can Submit?
This contest is open exclusively to Borough of Matawan residents.
Design experience is not required, just creativity and community pride!
Prizes & Recognition:
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Multiple finalists may be selected and receive special recognition and prizes.
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Finalist submissions will be scored blindly and independently by a selection committee to ensure fairness and impartiality.
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The winning logo may be chosen in its entirety or elements from multiple finalist designs may be combined to create the final seal.
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All finalists will be credited publicly at the conclusion of the competition.
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The final design will become the official seal/logo of the Borough of Matawan, used on signage, official documents, digital platforms, and more.
How to Submit:
Send your logo and design description to: https://forms.gle/kVzJK2xUnvY2UnHd9
Timeline:
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Submissions Open: October 1, 2025
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Deadline to Submit: October 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Important Notice on Submission Rights:
By submitting a design to this competition, you agree that:
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All rights to your submitted design, whether selected as the winner or not, are permanently transferred to the Borough of Matawan.
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The Borough reserves the right to modify, adapt, or combine elements of multiple designs to create the final seal.
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The Borough reserves the right to reject any submission that contains violent imagery, violates copyright, or infringes on any licensing agreements.
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At the conclusion of the competition, all finalists whose designs contribute to or influence the final Borough Seal will be publicly credited and recognized for their creative contributions.
✨ Let your creativity tell the story of Matawan, past, present, and future. We can’t wait to see your vision come to life!
