The Leading Entrepreneurs Organization (The LEO) is dedicated to training and educating individuals in business development, personal empowerment, and networking.

In the company’s own words, the LEO Logo Design Competition is:

“… after a high quality, distinctive logo that will be used across all branding of The LEO from two dimensional images such as website, stationery, clothing and signage right through to 3d dimensional usage of promotional products such as jewelry and soft toys.
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“The following words are the core attributes of our company: Leadership, Strength, Pride, Vibrancy, Confidence, Generosity, Vitality, and Certainty.”

Submission Requirements
Your logo design should be able to impart three ideas:

* Professional
* Elegant
* Dynamic

In addition, the contest sponsors state:

“The logo is to use a stylized image of a lion’s head, bust or body and any other elements that you feel would convey the following attributes of our company.

“There is no need to use the words “The LEO” or “The Leading Entrepreneurs Organization” as we are after a pictorial logo, which will be recognized globally…”

Other requirements are:

* Although any colors may be used, the contest sponsors would like to see gold, red, orange, ….bright yellow, brown, black or white in the design.
* Original images must be created with vector graphics in Illustrator (.ai) or eps format. Any fonts ….in the design must be translated into curves.
* For purposes of submission, a jpeg file is acceptable in RGB with a resolution of 300dpi.
* Winners will be asked to submit their work in a vector graphic file. Failure to do so will result in ….disqualification.

Judging and Prizes
Entries will be judged according to:

* Quality of work
* Ability to follow contest requirements
* Appropriate use of colors
* Good design principles
* The “X” factor (Intangibles)

There will be three cash prizes:

First Place: $500 USD
Second Place: $350 USD
Third Place: $250 USD

Contest Links and Other Information
You must be 16 years or older to enter this competition. Winners will be paid cash prizes through their PayPal accounts. Results will be published on The Leo website October 15, 2010.

The deadline for this contest is September 30^th, 2010. There are no entry fees required for this competition.

Follow these links for further contest information:

Official LEO Website
Contest Rules, Terms, and Guidelines
Recent Contest Logo Entries
Official Entry Form