Green Shirt Day 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all members of the organ donation community!

Are you a registered organ, tissue donor, recipient, living donor, patient waiting, or a donor family member with a talent for art?

We are excited to announce the Green Shirt Day 2025 Design Contest. This is your chance to have your design showcased on the Green Shirt Day t-shirt!
In recognition of the #LoganBouletEffect and Humboldt Broncos’ Logan Boulet, who inspired hundreds of thousands of Canadians to register as organ donors, we invite you to become part of this remarkable legacy. Join us in the Green Shirt Day 2025 Design Contest and help spread the message of hope and inspiration.

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Who Can Enter

  • Registered organ & tissue donors
  • Organ & Tissue recipients and family members
  • Living Organ Donors
  • Patients needing a transplant
  • Donor family members
  • Anyone touched by Organ & Tissue Donation

Contest Guidelines

  1. Eligibility: Open to all Canadians who have been touched by organ donation. Contestants must sign the attached waiver to be eligible to participate. Download Waiver Here
  2. Originality: Artwork must be the individual’s original design, an image suitable for printing on a green t-shirt.
  3. Submission Format: Submit your artwork via the official contest submission form as a high-quality PNG or JPG file.
  4. Two Entries Per Person: Each person can submit up to two designs.
  5. Criteria: Artwork can include the wording Green Shirt Day, Logan Boulet Effect, Humboldt Strong, and “Register, Tell Your Family, Be Inspired”. French or English
  6. Deadline: Submit your design by October 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
  7. Winner Selection: The winning design will be chosen by a nominations committee and featured on the 2025 Green Shirt Day t-shirt. The winner will receive a $1000 cheque and Green Shirt Day merchandise.
  8. Acknowledgment: All artists will receive a follow-up email acknowledging receipt of their submission.

Submission Deadline

October 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)

Green Shirt Day 2025 Official T-Shirt Design Contest Submission Form

We hope your design not only honours those who have given or received the gift of life but also inspires others to consider the life-changing impact of organ and tissue donation and convey the message that organ and tissue donation is not just about giving; it’s about the continuity of life and the connections we share as a community.

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
How old are you?(Required)

Please provide the required information below (Artist Statements)

Organ and tissue donation has profoundly impacted my life. [Provide your personal story here – for example, if you or a loved one has been a recipient or a donor, or if you have been involved in raising awareness for donation.]
Inspired by the profound impact of organ and tissue donation, my design seeks to capture the essence of hope, renewal, and the incredible gift of life. [Describe specific elements of your design, such as symbols, colours, or themes, and their significance.]
The central element of my design is [describe the main feature], which symbolizes [explain its symbolism]. The use of [colour or pattern] represents [explain the meaning]. By incorporating [other design elements],
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pfg, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 3.
    Competition Terms and Conditions(Required)
    Green Shirt Day 2025 Design Contest Terms and Conditions
    1. Eligibility
      1.1. The contest is open to all Canadians. 1.2. Contestants must sign the attached waiver to be eligible to participate. (Download Waiver Here)
    1. Entry Submission
      2.1. Entries must be submitted via the official contest submission form on the Green Shirt Day website. 2.2. Each participant is allowed to submit up to two (2) designs. 2.3. All entries must be the original work of the participant and must not infringe on any third party’s intellectual property rights.
    1. Design Specifications
      3.1. Designs must incorporate the theme of Green Shirt Day and promote the spirit of organ donation awareness. 3.2. Designs should be submitted in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format. 3.3. The maximum file size for each design is 10MB. 3.4. Designs must not contain any offensive, inappropriate, or discriminatory content.
    1. Submission Deadline
      4.1. The contest begins on August 1, 2024, and ends on October 4, 2024. 4.2. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM [EST] on the contest end date.
    1. Judging and Selection
      5.1. Entries will be judged based on creativity, relevance to the theme, and overall visual appeal. 5.2. A panel of judges selected by Green Shirt Day organizers will evaluate the entries. 5.3. The decision of the judges is final and binding.
    1. Prizes
      6.1. The winner will receive $1000.00, and some merchandise as determined by the organizers. 6.2. The winning design will be used as the official Green Shirt Day 2025 t-shirt. 6.3. The winner will be notified via email and announced on the Green Shirt Day website and social media channels.
    1. Intellectual Property
      7.1. By submitting a design, participants grant Green Shirt Day an exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display the design in connection with the contest and promotion of Green Shirt Day. 7.2. The winning design will become the exclusive property of Green Shirt Day, and the winner agrees to transfer all rights, title, and interest in the design to Green Shirt Day.
    1. Publicity
      8.1. By entering the contest, participants agree to the use of their name, likeness, and design for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
    1. General Conditions
      9.1. Green Shirt Day reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the contest at any time without prior notice. 9.2. Green Shirt Day is not responsible for any technical issues or malfunctions that may affect the submission or judging process. 9.3. By participating in the contest, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and any decisions made by the contest organizers.
    1. Limitation of Liability
      10.1. By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Green Shirt Day, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the contest or the use of any prize won.
    1. Governing Law
      11.1. The contest and these terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada.
    1. Contact Information
      12.1. For any questions or concerns regarding the contest, please contact Green Shirt Day at info@greenshirtday.ca.

    By entering the Green Shirt Day 2025 Design Contest, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.

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    symbolizing the hope organ donors provide to patients in need.

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