Local First Ithaca Logo Contest!

What does Local First Ithaca look like? Do you have a vision of what image would best symbolize Local First Ithaca? Then enter the Local First Ithaca Logo design contest! Show us what you've got and let our community vote for their favorite.
The contest is open to residents of Tompkins county and communities within a 30 mile radius and ends March 31st, 2010.
What's in it for you, other than all the Accolade and Notoriety?

The Winner will receive-
1) A $500. Cash Prize!
2) A URL to your work will be included for the next year on Local First Ithaca publications, along with logo credit!
3) All of the Local First Ithaca participants will be notified of the contact info of the winner for possible future design work!
4) Our Eternal Gratitude!

How will a winner be chosen? Local First Ithaca will pre-screen all logo submissions and select our top choices for a public vote.
The Winner will be chosen by Popular Vote and will be announced on April 15th, 2010 at www.localfirstithaca.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/local.first.ithaca . In the event of a tie, Local First Ithaca's steering committee will select the winner.

What are the guidelines for submitting a logo?
Send logo submissions to localfirstithaca@gmail.com.
Deadline for submissions is 11:59pm, March 31st, 2010.
Only one entry per person/business.

1) Entries may not be in any way similar to existing logos or other copyrighted images.
2) The logo image should not be photographic.
3) The logo must contain the words “Local First Ithaca” (no abbreviations). The logo must not have any other text.
4) Logo should be able to fit into a square, and take up a significant amount of that space.
5) Logo should look good in B&W as well as color.
6) The logo must be clear and recognizable at small size.
7) Logo should include TM symbol.

Are there any specifications? Yup. Here's the technical stuff-
1) Use CMYK spot or Pantone Solid Coated colors (no more than 4 colors). We advise against the use of halftones and
gradients unless created inside a vector graphics program.
2) No more than 4 colors may be used.
3) Logo must be prepared in a vector format suitable for printing at any size.
4) Convert fonts to outlines.
5) Flatten artwork.

What else should I include with my submission?
1) JPG version at 1000px, 72dpi.
2) EPS version (Illustrator 8 format).
3) Original Illustrator file.
4) A written description of the concept behind your logo and why your logo should be selected as the winner (150 words
or less).
5) Your name, business name (if applicable), email address, phone number, mailing address.

Is there any Legal Fine Print?
1) The selected design/image may be reworked to prepare it for use.
2) I certify that I am the author of the material I am submitting to Local First Ithaca. Local First Ithaca and its licensees may reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works and otherwise use the material for any purpose in any form and on any media. I agree to indemnify Local First Ithaca for all damages and expenses that may be incurred in connection with the material.
3) Intellectual property rights including trademark and/or patent rights of the selected design or image are owned and controlled by Local First Ithaca.
4) Works submitted in formats which do not conform to the contest guidelines will not be considered eligible for judging.
5) All decisions by Local First Ithaca will be considered final.
6) Because of the requirement to register the logo as a Service Mark (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_mark), Entrants should take care to ensure that their Entries are not in any way similar to existing logos or other copyrighted images. A logo that cannot be registered as a Service Mark, no matter how well designed, cannot win the Contest.