This press release was just received from the OGS -
"Create a design for a new Heritage Society certificate for
The Ontario Genealogical Society.
As an addition to our current heritage clubs and societies, OGS is
developing the First World War Society for genealogists who
can prove they have one or more ancestors who served with the allied forces in
the First World War.
We need a striking certificate for members of the First
World War Society to proudly display, particularly as we commemorate
the one hundredth anniversary of the start of the First World War next year.
Prize: $500
Design Criteria
Each 8.5" x 11" portrait format certificate design must
have,
- The OGS
logo present somewhere on the certificate (.jpg of the logo may be
obtained by contacting OGS provincial office provoffice@ogs.on.ca)
- Space for
the name(s) of applicant(s)
- Space for
the name of qualifying ancestor
- Space for
the date of issue and signature of the OGS president
- Room for
the OGS seal measuring 5.5 cm in diameter
Please visit the OGS site to view examples of our other
certificates. We are looking for a design that will fit into our collection.
Multiple entries are welcome.
While you may submit your entry in a format of your choice, please
be aware that the OGS office is a PC environment.
Deadline: December 31, 2013
The winner will be contacted in March 2014 and the certificate
will be launched at The Ontario Genealogical Society's Annual Conference May
1st - 4th 2014
Please submit entries and any questions you may have to provoffice@ogs.on.ca
The website is http://www.ogs.on.ca/home/heritage_societies.php
