The Categories

Commercial

This category is available for any business in Yuma that is of a for profit nature.

One Grand Prize Winner: $10,000 Value

  • New Logo Kit
  • Intellectual Property Ownership
  • Business Card Design
  • Letter Head Design
  • Envelope Design
  • Branding Guide
  • Social Media Avatars
  • Slim Web Site + Hosting for 1 Year
  • One Sheet Design
  • Menu or Brochure Design

1st Runner Up: $5,000 Value

  • New Logo Kit
  • Intellectual Property Ownership
  • Business Card Design
  • Letter Head Design
  • Envelope Design
  • Branding Guide
  • Social Media Avatars

2nd Runner Up: $2,000 Value

  • New Logo Kit
  • Intellectual Property Ownership

Non-Profit

This category is open to any type of Not for Profit business that is located within Yuma.

One Grand Prize Winner: $5,000 Value

  • New Logo Kit
  • Intellectual Property Ownership
  • Business Card Design
  • Letter Head Design
  • Envelope Design
  • Branding Guide
  • Social Media Avatars

Requirements

Each business must have been in business since at least 2021. They must have proper licensing (City of Yuma, TPT, etc.) and should have an EIN number.

Commercial businesses must have at least 2 un-related W2 employees on payroll.

Non-Profits must have a board of directors.

Nominator will need to submit 2 written portions to convince the judging panel why their nominee is the most worthy of the prize.

Winners are expected to work timely with Imaginary friends to complete the projects by the end of April (grand prize commercial) or March (all other catagory winners).

Selection Process

All entries are  due by midnight, January 7th, 2024. After the closing date all qualified entries will go to the judges. The judges will select the winners from each category by January 12th and Imaginary Friends will make the announcement by January 15th. Consultation meetings will be scheduled the second half of January to begin work on the projects.

The winners will be announced on January 15th, 2024. 

If you have any issues please contact Imaginary Friends Design Studio

The Judges

CRYSTAL MENDOZA

Director of the Small Business Development Center

AZSBDC – Helping Small Businesses Succeed in Arizona

KIMBERLY KAHL

Executive Director of Yuma County Chamber of Commerce

Yuma County Chamber of Commerce

MARCUS CARNEY

Executive Director of Visit Yuma

Visit Yuma

VERONICA SHORR

Regional Director of Arizona Community Foundation

Arizona Community Foundation

JOHN HESSINGER

Community Development Director at Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau

JON PERRY

President & Founder Imaginary Friends design studios, Print Zoom & The Reach Architect

Imaginary Friends Design Studios Website

Helping Small Businesses Grow

Imaginary Friends is excited to announce the 2nd Annual New Year New Yuma contest for local businesses that are here to make a contribution to the Yuma Community.

If there are any questions please contact Imaginary Friends Design Studios staff about your concerns with the contest.

Benefits of investing in your brand identity:

Increased Visibility

A well-designed logo makes your business more visible and recognizable, both online and offline. If your customers see your logo regularly, they will be more likely to remember your business when they need the products or services you offer.

Professionalism

A professionally designed logo instills trust in potential customers and makes them more likely to do business with you.

Differentiation

In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s important to make sure your business stands out from the crowd.

Submissions are currently closed. Check back in closer to New Year’s to submit for next year!