The contest to design the logo for the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle has officially opened, organized by the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union.

The multi-sport event featuring nordic and downhill skiing, cycling, running and paddling kicks off its 47th run on May 17. Registration begins on Jan. 15.

The winning design will be chosen by a combination of foundation staff, SELCO representatives and public voters and will be chosen based on popularity, uniqueness and suitability for print.

The winner will receive $500 in prize money, a commemorative mug and a variety of SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle gear featuring the design. Winning artwork will appear on posters, apparel, prizes and other promotional material.

The submission window closes Jan. 12. Eight finalists will be selected. Designs will be displayed for public vote at selco.org/vote. The public voting window will be from Jan. 21 through Jan. 26.

The winning entry will be announced Jan. 28 .

Entries must be memorable, eye-catching and original work. They also must incorporate the race name “SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle” and the date of this year’s event, be digital or easily transferred to digital format, be well-suited for the front of a T-shirt, use no more than six colors, be complete and ready for print, creatively represent each leg of the race and represent the unique location of the race. 

Designs must be submitted to events@mbsef.org as a high-resolution file. The winning artist must be willing to work with the foundation race director on a final form for production purposes.