1. All entries must be rendered in color (full color or two colors)

2. Preferably, entries will be created in a design software package such as Illustrator,

Photoshop or freehand. Entries may also be hand-drawn, painted or rendered in colored

pencils or markers.

3. All entries should be submitted with two versions of the art on a single page. The

larger version is for judging. The smaller version is to show what the actual pin will look

like. The larger version must be approximately 7 inches wide x 7 inches high for

judging. The smaller version should be approximately 1 inch x 1 inch tall to show how

the completed pin will look. Both versions should be identical. All wording on the pin

must reference the name of the state.

4. The SkillsUSA emblem or SkillsUSA logo (or elements of either) should not appear on the pin.

5. All copyright laws must be followed in the creation of the design.

6. Contestants should include a paragraph or two covering the following:

a. The design process.

b. Why he/she feels it represents their state.

c. What are its unique qualities?

d. Why would other students/advisors want to wear the pin?

7. The student who designs the pin selected as the “state pin” will be asked to go on to the national conference to represent Rhode Island in the Pin Design Demonstration Contest.

 8. The catagories are Judge Pin, Competitor Pin, and State Pin. 9. All designs must be turned into Mr. Joshua Klemp by October 30, 2010. Submissions must be emailed to the SkillsUSA RI State Director, Joshua Klemp, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Submitted designs become the property of SkillsUSA Rhode Island. SkillsUSA RI reserves the right to manipulate any submitted design. However, the original designer will get credit.  If you have any questions please ccontact the SkillsUSA Rhode Island office at 825-2316 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Thank you for your support!