Accra Technical University (ATU) will celebrate its 10th anniversary since attaining university status under the theme “Celebrating a Decade of Transformation: Honouring Our Polytechnic Heritage, Embracing Our University Future.” To mark this milestone, the university is seeking a commemorative logo that captures the essence of ATU and celebrates its achievements over the years. The proposed logo should be simple, innovative, and easily recognisable, conveying a clear message of strength and unity.

It must also be suitable for use across various media platforms, including print and digital formats, as well as on official merchandise. In the spirit of inclusiveness, the Anniversary Planning Committee seeks to engage all stakeholders of the University in this celebration. In line with this objective, individuals or groups are invited to submit logo designs for the anniversary. The competition is open to all members of the ATU community, including staff, students, faculty, and alumni. 

How to Enter:

1. Submissions may come from individuals or groups.
2. Designs must reflect ATU colours, its values, and its mission.
3. Designs must be in JPG format with a minimum resolution of 1280 x 960 and be sent in size A4 (21cm x 29.7 cm) by email to [email protected]
4. Designs must be accompanied by a text file explaining the design rationale and considerations for the logo (shape, colour specifications, font, etc.) in no more than 100 words.
5. Designs (JPG) and explanatory text file (Word) must be submitted by email to [email protected]
6. The email must include the name, phone number, and any national ID of the proposer or group leader and the capacity in which the submission is being made (staff, student, faculty, or alumni).
7. Only one entry will be accepted from an individual or group.

Please Note:

1. No submission fee is required.
2. The designer of the logo retains liability for any issues arising regarding the originality and authenticity of the design.
3. The winning design will be checked with trademark databases for this purpose. Any plagiarised material will be rejected, and Accra Technical University is under no obligation to communicate this to the contestant.
4. The deadline for entries is 23:59 GMT, 5th January 2025. Any submission after the deadline will be rejected.
5. The chosen logo, once awarded, will become the sole property of Accra Technical University, which reserves the right to use the logo for any purpose and can make amendments to it if need be.

Prize: 

In return for your services, we are offering a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to showcase your work to a wide audience. Including:

1. Receipt of an amount of Three Thousand Ghana Cedis (Gh¢ 3,000).
2. Recognition at the official launch of the anniversary celebration.
3. Acknowledgement in the anniversary brochure and other anniversary materials.