Theme

The poster must be designed for Graphic Communications Week which typically revolves around Benjamin Franklin’s birthday (January 17). The theme could encompass anything that symbolizes the power and importance of printed communications.

Eligibility

Students from any secondary or post-secondary school are eligible. Work must be submitted through a Current GCEA Member.

Prizes

$300 for the first prize winner. Additional amounts will be awarded for second and third prize winners. If more than one student created a winning design, the prize money will be divided among the students.

Dates

The poster will be designed for Graphic Communications Week 2024. The dates are January 14-20, 2024.

Downloads

GCEA Logos
Contest Requirements and Guidelines
Entry Form

Submission

Past Winners

  • 2023 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Noah Swerman, Western Technical College | Download (529.86 KB)
    • 2nd - Ava White, Western Technical College | Download (1.08 MB)
    • 3rd - Elise Topolski, Western Technical College | Download (439.31 KB)

  • 2022 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Rachel Dreisbach, Western Technical College | Download (861.44 KB)
    • 2nd - Amanda Trout, Pittsburg State University | Download (252.95 KB)
    • 3rd - Tan Jone Kiat, Pittsburg State University | Download (427.93 KB)

  • 2020 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Madelyn Wieman, Western Technical College | Download (682.60 KB)
    • 2nd - Houstis Haldorsen, Mattoon High School | Download (5.18 MB)
    • 3rd - Kayla Selberg, Western Technical College | Download (346.95 KB)

  • 2019 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Paravi Das, C.S. Monroe Technology Center | Download (5.03 MB)
    • 2nd - Jacob Wiebking, Mattoon High School | Download (2.10 MB)
    • 3rd - Collin Scott, Appalachian State University | Download (74.75 KB)

  • 2018 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Connor Fredrick, Western Technical College | Download (369.47 KB)
    • 2nd - Stephen McCracken, Illinois State University | Download (933.08 KB)
    • 3rd - Jessica Nichols, Mattoon High School | Download (108.28 KB)

  • 2017 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Ben Alberti, Western Technical College | Download (165.20 KB)
    • 2nd - Janae Whillock, College of the Ozarks | Download (1.25 MB)
    • 3rd - Sarah Tschanz, Western Technical College | Download (1.13 MB)

  • 2016 Winning Posters

    • 1st - Meghan LaPointe, Western Technical College | Download (988.82 KB)
    • 2nd - Melanie Stefka, University of Houston | Download (1.86 MB)
    • 3rd - Kim Vaughter, Western Technical College | Download (2.00 MB)

  • 2015 Winning Poster

    • Ranyah Al-Hebshi | Download (204.02 KB)

  • 2013 Winning Poster

    • Jose Soto Hernandez, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY | Download (4.58 MB)

  • 2012 Winning Poster

    • Jesse Ward, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster PA | Download (344.97 KB)

  • 2011 Winning Poster

    • Christopher Yankey, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout MO | Download (2.33 MB)

  • 2010 Winning Poster

    • Susan Waltz, Western Technical College, La Cross WI | Download (135.31 KB)

  • 2009 Winning Poster

    • Jake Stoltzfus, Thaddeus Stevens College, Lancaster PA | Download (191.39 KB)