The Equity and Inclusion Office’s Black History Month (BHM) Committee has partnered with the Black Student Success Centre to bring forth the Black History Month Logo Competition. This competition works towards establishing a longstanding logo for BHM initiatives at McMaster and creating a sense of community around programming and working towards the office’s mandate.
This competition will have three distinct periods, they can be referenced below:
- Submiss deadline: Feb 10
- Review/Voting Period: Feb 16 to 20
- Stage 1: Reviewing (Screening Panel)
- This stage of the competition will be conducted from selected BHM Committee representatives and an external brand and design reviewer. This will ensure the process remains equitable, accessible, and considers branding feasibility.
- Stage 2: Community Voting Period
- The competition will now invite students, faculty and staff members to vote on designs from the shortlisted designs.
- Stage 1: Reviewing (Screening Panel)
- Winner Announced: Feb 26
- The competition winner and their design will be unveiled live at the BHM 2026 closing event