Local High School students may enter designs for the Saline County Flag Design Contest beginning in August. Read the details below.
Be sure to read all of the Entry Guidelines below before considering your submission.
Eligibility:
This contest is open to students in 10th through 12th grade who are currently enrolled in public, private, or home schools and reside in Saline County, Arkansas. A valid Saline County address must be included on the submission form for residency verification.
Cost to Enter:
Entry is free of charge.
Submission Format:
Students may submit up to one flag design in either digital or hard copy format. A Saline County Flag Design Contest Entry Form must accompany each submission.
Digital submissions should be emailed to:
Trevor Villines, Saline County Communications Director at [email protected]
Recommended dimensions:
7.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall
Preferred formats:
PDF, PNG, or JPEG
Hard copy entries may be dropped off or mailed to:
Saline County Judge’s Office Attn: Flag Design Contest 200 N. Main St., Suite 117, Benton, AR 72015
Design Requirements:
All designs must be original artwork created by the student.
Entries must not contain copyrighted or trademarked material, third-party images, or logos.
By entering the contest, the artist grants Saline County full permission to use, modify, or reproduce their design—whether in whole or in part—for purposes including selection, publication, or display.
Participants are encouraged to include a brief description explaining their flag’s symbolism and how it represents Saline County.
Design Guidelines (inspired by the North American Vexillological Association):
Keep It Simple – A good flag should be so simple a child can draw it from memory.
Use Meaningful Symbolism –The flag’s imagery should reflect the identity, history, and values of Saline County. Consider incorporating elements such as the Saline County Courthouse, the Old River Bridge, the outline of the county, or colors from the Saline County logo. Traditional design elements like stars and stripes are also welcome if they hold relevant meaning.
Limit to 2–3 Basic Colors – Choose colors that contrast well and are easy to distinguish. Click here for Common Flag Colors & their meanings.
Avoid Lettering & Seals – Do not include text, official seals, or complex images.
Be Distinctive – Aim for a design that is unique while still being respectful of traditional flag elements.
Consider Practical Use – Your design should look good at any size, whether flying on a flagpole, printed on merchandise, or displayed online.
Submission Deadline:
Entries must be received by Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to be eligible. Saline County is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, or unsubmitted entries due to technical issues.
Selection Process:
All qualifying entries will be reviewed by the Saline County Flag Committee, composed of community members and design advisors. The committee will select several finalists and present them to the Saline County Quorum Court, which will make the final decision on the official county flag.
Recognition & Rights:
The winning student(s) will be publicly recognized and featured on Saline County’s official website and social media channels.
Winning artwork will be digitized for production.
By entering the contest, the student(s) grants Saline County full permission to use, modify, or reproduce their design—whether in whole or in part—for purposes including selection, publication, or display. Saline County will retain all rights to the submitted designs and any final flag design chosen.
Timeline:
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. – Contest OPENS.
Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. – Contest CLOSES.
Monday, September 29, 2025-October 3, 2025 – Flag Committee evaluates submissions.
Monday, October 6, 2025 – Flag Committee presents final selection(s) to Saline County Public Works Committee.
Monday, October 20, 2025 – Flag Committee presents final selection(s) to Saline County Quorum Court.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
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