Colorado DMV hosts license plate design contest for state’s 150th anniversary
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles launched a license plate design contest aimed at honoring the state's 150th anniversary with a commemorative license plate.
According to the DMV, the Historic Colorado Contest, also known as the Great License Plate Design Contest, is open to anyone who lives or studies in Colorado.
The contest has two divisions:
- 13 and older
- 13 and under
The DMV began accepting submissions Monday, Sept. 19 and will continue to accept through Wednesday, Nov. 30.
According to the state, up to ten finalists per division will be selected by a committee. Then, the public will vote on the top three designs.
The DMV will feature the artists in all media releases and the winners will each receive a special commemorative license plate and a $1,000 grant.
The state said entries will be judged on how well the artwork captures Colorado and its history, the artistic quality, its originality, and how well that design translates into becoming a Colorado license plate.
“This is a great kickoff to create an exciting way to celebrate 150 years of Colorado history and showcase Colorado’s talented artists. As we gear up for Colorado’s sesquicentennial in 2026 we are planning many more ways to celebrate our state,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a press release. “In Colorado, creativity and inspiration are all around us, and we are excited to see the great designs Coloradans share. This new license plate honors the legacy of Coloradans who helped shape our great state as we look forward towards a bright future together.”
The Historic Colorado Contest is free to enter and participants can submit up to three entries. Each needs to be original artwork.
The DMV will accept a variety of file formats including EPS, SVG, AI, PDF, and high-resolution TIFF and JPEG (3.375 in x 2.125 in at 600 dpi) for entries. The state asks submissions do not have any watermarks.
Coloradans should email their designs and entry form to HistoricColorado@state.co.us.
For more information on terms and conditions and templates for drafting submissions, click here.
Voting for the winning designs is set to begin in early 2023.
