National Logo Contest
The 100th Anniversary milestone of the Boy Scouts of
America called for an extraordinary symbol to commemorate it. Who
better to create this icon than the Scouts themselves?
In the summer of 2007, Scouting youth from every corner of the
country were invited to participate in a special contest that would
result in the logo to showcase the BSA 100th Anniversary.
Thousands of Scouts from all over the country answered the call for
Anniversary logo contest entries. Each Scout submitted a thoughtful
essay to accompany the design that outlined how the creation reflected
the spirit of Scouting, and the 100th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating
the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.”
After careful consideration by the Anniversary Logo Leadership team,
the total entries were pared down to approximately 500 semifinalists.
From there, our panel of 11 select judges scored the semifinalists to
provide input on determining the category and overall winners.
From the outstanding and heartfelt work of many Scouts, we have
selected the finalist entries that will become part of Scouting – and
American – history. Read on for more information about the Anniversary
logo contest and its results.
100th Anniversary Logo Contest facts.
Thousands of Scouts from all over the
country answered the call for Anniversary logo contest entries. Here
are some facts about the entries we received:
More than 4,000 total entries
Entries were received in four categories
Tiger/Cub/Webelos Scout — more than 2,600 entries
Boy Scout — more than 1,100 entries
Venturer — more than 30 entries
Eagle Scout — more than 100 entries
Submissions were received from all 50 states — including overseas submissions from the Scouts of overseas military families!
Logo Contest Participation Certificates and Patches
Due to the overwhelming response to the 100th Anniversary Logo
Contest, we are running just a bit behind schedule in preparing the
personalized contest participation certificates and mailing these along
with a commemorative patch to each Scout who entered.
We'll get these out just as quickly as possible - Scouts Honor!
Judging Panel:
Kit Hinrichs
Partner, Pentagram Design
Elaine Didier
Director, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Ann B. N'Gadi
Technical Information Specialist, Smithsonian Institution's Museum Conservation Institute & Boy Scouts of America Volunteer
Christian Tobler
Eagle Scout and Graphics Art Student at Lindenwood University
Joe Csatari
Artist and Illustrator
John Gottschalk
Chairman & CEO, Omaha World-Herald Company Executive Vice President, Boy Scouts of America National Council
Ethan Draddy
Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Council
Kent York
Marketing Director, Boy Scouts of America Northern Star Council
Stephen Medlicott
Marketing and Communications Director, Boy Scouts of America National Council
Jim Wilson
Associate Publisher & Director, Custom Communications Division, Boy Scouts of America National Council
Larry Knapp
Division Director, Merchandising/Marketing, Boy Scouts of America National Council