The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to launch the Historic Colorado Contest, a license plate design contest aimed to honor the state’s 150th anniversary with a commemorative license plate. Voting for the winning designs is anticipated to begin in early 2023.
The Historic Colorado Contest, also known as the Great License Plate Design Contest, will accept submissions from Monday, Sept. 19 to Wednesday, Nov. 30 and is open to anyone who lives or studies in Colorado.
Who Can Enter & How Are Winners Determined?
The contest will have two divisions — 13 and older, and under 13. Each participant may submit up to three entries containing original artwork that honors Colorado's history.
Up to 10 finalists per division will be selected by a committee with a final, public vote on the top three designs. Entries will be judged on how well the artwork captures Colorado and its history, the artistic quality and its originality, and how well that design translates into becoming a Colorado license plate.
⭐⭐⭐ In addition to bragging rights, the DMV will feature the artists in all media releases and the winners will each receive a special commemorative license plate and a $1,000 grant. ⭐⭐⭐
How to Submit Your Contest Entries:
Before you begin, review the Submission Packet! Not only does the packet outline the terms and conditions, but it also contains a blank template for participants to use as a guideline for crafting the best license plate design.
The DMV will accept a variety of file formats such as EPS, SVG, AI, PDF, and high resolution TIFF and JPEG for entries, and asks that submissions not have any watermarks. Coloradans should email their designs and entry form to dor_HistoricColorado@state.co.us.
For complete information, terms and conditions, and templates for drafting submissions, visit DMV.Colorado.gov/HistoricColorado.
