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
KIMBERLY KAHL
Executive Director of Yuma County Chamber of Commerce
MARCUS CARNEY
Executive Director of Visit Yuma
VERONICA SHORR
Regional Director of Arizona Community Foundation
JOHN HESSINGER
Community Development Director at Better Business Bureau
JON PERRY
President & Founder Imaginary Friends design studios, Print Zoom & The Reach Architect
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.