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IHSPA

The official site of the Iowa High School Press Association

IHSPA

The official site of the Iowa High School Press Association

IHSPA

Fall Conference Badge Contest

The Fall Conference Badge Contest is an opportunity for students to put their design skills to the test!

Students can submit their designs for the chance to be the official press pass design for the 2026 Fall Conference. Designs must be submitted by February 16th, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email Erin Goss ([email protected]).

Guidelines:

  • We will evaluate designs for creativity and originality
  • The design should work well with the size and dimensions of the badge (see Badge Design Template)
    • 3.25 x 5.25 exterior dimension
    • 2.75 x 4.75 space for significant interior elements (text, QR code, logo)
    • 1.25 x 3.25 white space for participant name on front at bottom
    • 0.6 x 0.25 space, 0.375 inches from top void of elements to accommodate hole punch
  • Incorporate the words “Press Pass” on the front.
  • Provide space on the back for a QR code and include the word “Program.”
  • Include the IHSPA logo.
  • Use color combinations that follow ADA guidelines, so the text and designs accommodate everyone. You can check color contrast at https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
    • You can learn more about creating accessible color contrast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc8X71Nf2Kg

Badge Design Contest Form

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