HCC Logo Design Contest
Help create the visual identity for our newest initiative.


🎨 Submissions open now!

About the Contest

We’re launching a bold new initiative to bring all our programs and services under one unified vision — and we need your help designing the logo that represents it.

This new chapter, as One HCC, symbolizes unity, progress, and community power. As we prepare to roll out this initiative, we’re inviting creatives from across Harlem/NYC to contribute a logo that captures our mission and spirit.

Who is this contest for?

What is the HCC Logo Contest?

This contest invites artists, students, designers, and community creatives to submit a logo design that will shape the future of a new HCC initiative. It’s your chance to influence the identity of something impactful and lasting in Harlem.

What does the winner receive?

  • A full business and marketing plan

  • Website Audit/Roadmap

  • Entry into the OFG Cohort

  • Spotlight on HCC's platforms

  • Your logo becomes the face of our new initiative

  • 2 Months Free Virtual Workspace Subscription or one free full day in a private workspace (up to 2 people) at Sage Workspace

Design Details

What should the logo include?

Participants may use one of two approved color palettes. The logo should reflect creativity, professionalism, and community. No prior branding knowledge is required, we encourage you to be bold and original.

What color palettes can I use?

Participants may choose from two approved color options for their logo designs:

  • Option 1: A brighter, modern version of HCC’s traditional burgundy.

  • Option 2: HEF’s signature blue and green

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Original logo design in high resolution. No AI-generated logos will be accepted.

  • A short written response (max 250 words) addressing:

    • The inspiration behind the logo design

    • What community means to you as a small business owner

    • How winning this contest would impact your business growth

OPTION ONE #B9383D

OPTION TWO #116A7B and #A8CE4A

Design Submissions & Deadlines

How to enter and when is the deadline?

  • Submit your design by August 29, 2025

  • Free to enter

  • Open to NYC-based creatives

What happens after I submit my design?

After submissions close, our panel of judges will carefully review each logo based on creativity, professionalism, and alignment with HCC’s values.

  • Three finalists will be announced on Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  • The community choice vote will take place from Thursday, September 4, 2025 through Sunday, September 7, 2025

  • The winner will be selected and announced on Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  • The winning logo will be refined if needed and rolled out publicly as part of our newest initiative.

Only the finalist and/or winner will be notified.