We’re searching the country for a school that desires an identity revamp and a full-on culture refresh. This is an opportunity for you and your community to reimagine and redefine your school’s values, culture, identity and traditions — together.
Start working on your application TODAY... the GRAND PRIZE is valued up to $150,000! Each application will be reviewed by a panel of judges. Enter by Friday, December 8!
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STEP 1: CREATE A VIDEO
Show us how your school would benefit from an identity refresh.
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STEP 2: FILL US IN
Take a few minutes to fill out the official digital entry form.
STEP 3: APPLY!
Submit your application for our team of judges to review.
THREE SCHOOLS WILL BE CHOSEN
This is your chance to come together and WIN BIG! The winning school will receive a prize package valued up to $150,000, and two other schools will receive prize packages valued up to $20,000. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a massive — and lasting — impact on your students, staff and city.
ONE SCHOOL WILL WIN:
- A refreshed school identity and updated branding.
- Invitations and travel expenses to the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference (JRGC).
- A thorough consultation with Jostens identity and culture experts.
- A school rally where the new identity will be revealed and celebrated.
TWO SCHOOLS WILL WIN:
- Invitations and travel expenses to the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference (JRGC).
- Access to Renaissance Education tools, resources and support.
BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
The Jostens team is passionate about helping schools
create experiences that champion a culture of belonging,
achievement and pride
See how our SchoolMark™ branding services and Renaissance® Education framework work in harmony to connect local communities.
JOSTENS SCHOOLMARK™
BUILDING STRONG SCHOOL IDENTITIES
Your school has a story — let’s tell it. Our world-class branding experts will help uncover your school’s unique spirit and build a strong, cohesive identity that the whole community can rally around.
JOSTENS RENAISSANCE®
SPARKS CONNECTION
This proven framework helps build a culture where teachers love their jobs and students thrive in school. It’s the heart of our business.
contest eligibility criteria
• Open to any high school within the United States of America, including D.C. Excludes U.S. territories.
• Your school must have a physical building that is currently standing.
• Your school must have at least 400 students enrolled, and at least 80% of them must be in-person learners.
• The application must be submitted by school principal or superintendent, and it must include the principal’s signature.
• You must submit a video that clearly communicates why your school needs a revamp.
• Three finalist schools will be selected. The winner and two runners-up will be determined after the Jostens team visits each finalist school and the contest judges evaluate each school with a predetermined rubric.
View Video Guide Here.
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Abbreviated Rules:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to high schools that: (a) are located in the 50 United States or District of Columbia; (b) have a currently standing physical building; (c) have at least 80% of learners being in person; and (d) have an enrollment of at least 400 learners. School principal or superintendent will enter by completing and submitting an entry form that includes authorization to enter the contest on behalf of the school, an essay, and a 2-minute video that meet the criteria outlined in the Official Rules between 10/23/23 – 12/8/23. A judging panel will select three Finalists based on the criteria outlined in the Official Rules. The judging panel will then select one of the Finalists to receive the grand prize based on an in-person visit and further judging criteria as outlined in the Official Rules. The remaining two Finalists will each receive a runner-up prize. The grand prize consists of a Renaissance package of services, branding and marketing services, and an invitation to the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference 2024 (“JRGC”) for 6 attendees. ARV: between $157,000.00 and $195,000.00 (see Official Rules for details); The two (2) runner-up winners will each receive an award certificate, certain Renaissance services, and an invite to the JRGC for 3 attendees. ARV: between $21,000.00 and $59,000.00 (see Official Rules for details). Specific prize details available in the Official Rules. Odds of winning depend on no. of entries. For a copy of the Official Rules,
click here . Sponsor: Jostens, Inc., 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN, 55435.
