“I Voted” Sticker Design Contest

Franklin Tomorrow in partnership with the City of Franklin and its Public Arts Commission is excited to announce its inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest. Residents of Williamson County can participate by creating an original design for “I Voted” stickers that will be given to voters in Franklin in the October 2023 election.

“I Voted” stickers are an opportunity for citizens to show their civic pride after voting. In addition to the direct engagement with the contests from participants and public voting on the entries, these contests will also bring attention to other aspects of election administration, such as poll workers, voting options, and more.

Participants may pick up materials for their artwork at the Williamson County Public Library.

HOW TO ENTER:

• Eligible participants must acknowledge and agree to the official rules and guidelines before submitting their design.

Examples of “I Voted” design stickers from across the world. (USEAC website)

• Designs can be submitted online or via mail.
  • DIGITALLY: Fill out the appropriate design entry form at the bottom of the Franklin Tomorrow website based on age (grade K-12 or adult).
  • BY MAIL: Download this form and mail in your submission.
• One entry per participant.

Official Rules and Guidelines:

• All entries must consist entirely of the artist’s original, non-copyright artwork and may not include photographs or trademarked images.
• Design submissions and/or creations cannot use any artificial intelligence (AI) generated artwork.
• All entries should be non-partisan and not reference any candidate, political party, or political issue.
• Participants must be a resident of Williamson County, TN.
• Franklin Tomorrow reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is determined to contain inappropriate images, profanity, nudity, or violates the contest rules.
• By entering the contest, the artist is allowing the Franklin Tomorrow, City of Franklin and its Public Arts Commission, and the Williamson County Board of Elections to use, reproduce, edit, and/or publish in any medium or media, their submission in whole or in part, for any non-commercial purpose in perpetuity.
• Sticker is to be used for 2023 election held in Williamson County, TN.

 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

• The phrase “I Voted” must be included in the design.
• May be digital or hard copy.
• Must be an original design.
• Artwork must be non-partisan (cannot favor a political party or candidate).
• May not include any copyright images.
• Artwork should be limited to 4 colors or less.
• Must be circular and limited to a 4-inch diameter sticker.
• Finalized sticker will be approximately 2 inches in diameter.

CONTEST PERIOD:

• Submit your designs beginning June 17, 2023. The contest deadline will be 5:00 PM, July 26, 2023.
• Franklin Tomorrow, the City of Franklin and its Public Arts Commission will put together a panel to review submissions and select up to five finalists.
• The winner will be determined by public online vote in consultation with the Williamson County Election Commission guidelines. Voting will be open from 12:00 PM (Noon) August 7, 2023 through 5:00 PM, August 21, 2023.
• Winning sticker will be announced on August 23, 2023.