The Competition

In 2026, Germany and Canada will celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations — a
milestone that reflects decades of close cooperation, shared values, and vibrant exchanges.
To mark this occasion, the Embassy of Canada in Berlin and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of
Germany in Ottawa are inviting creative minds from both countries to design the official anniversary
logo! The winning design will be featured across all communications and celebrations, symbolizing the
dynamic and enduring partnership between Canada and Germany.

Logo Requirements

• The logo should creatively reflect the spirit of German-Canadian relations.

• It must be adaptable for use across various formats: print, digital, and promotional materials
(e.g. pop-up banners).

• If the logo includes text, it must incorporate all three official languages: English, French, and
German.

• In addition to the logo, we will require a file with the logo and a subtitle referencing the 75th
anniversary in all three official languages: English, French, and German.


Prize

The competition is jointly organized by the embassies of both countries. A binational jury will select the
winning design based on creativity, relevance to the bilateral relationship, and versatility.

• Selected logo and 1st Prize: €2,000
• 2nd Prize: €1,000
• 3rd Prize: €500

Requirements for Participation

• Individual or group designers, hereinafter referred to as participants.

• Limited to one submission per participant.

• Participants must be aged 18 or over.

• Open to all nationalities with official residence in Canada or Germany.

• The logo design should be created digitally, submitted in high (printready) resolution and in one
of the six relevant working formats (.jpg & .pdf & .ai & .png & .eps & .pps). The winner will be
asked to provide the 5 other formats.

• All submitted works were created exclusively for the competition and therefore do not carry any
further copyrights.

• The two embassies reserve the right to adapt the logo as necessary for technical reasons. In the
event of major changes, the participant will be consulted.

• The two embassies own all future rights to the winner's logo design for the digital and physical
branding of the anniversary. This is without license fees or other compensation claims. The two
embassies receive the exclusive right of use - unlimited in terms of space and time.

• In the case of a group submission, one person must identify themselves as the responsible party
by completing this application form.

This completed application form and the logo must be submitted in a single email containing all
components by 11:59 p.m. on November 29, 2025, at the latest to Pr-S1@otta.diplo.de, along with the
following information:

Full name
ID card number
Full address
Date of birth
Nationality
Mobile number
Email

Terms and Conditions

• The participant confirms that they are fully responsible for this agreement and fully accepts the
provisions of the regulations:

• The participant has not submitted any application of any kind for the
registration/filing/patenting of the logo, sketch, or design with any official, international,
governmental, or judicial authority, nor has he/she submitted any other form of
registration/granting of rights to the logo, sketch, or design as the participant's intellectual
property.

• Previously submitted works should have been created exclusively for the competition by the
participant and should not have been published, used, or passed on to third parties in any
context.

• The two embassies will accept submissions before and up to the competition deadline, but only
if all application documents and one of the required six file formats (.jpg, .pdf, .ai, .png, .eps, and
.pps) are complete, signed, and received in a comprehensive email in a timely manner.

• All information requested in the application form must be provided completely, accurately, and
truthfully.

• The participant transfers all rights of use for the submitted logo to the Embassy of Canada in
Berlin and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa, including the Consulates /
Consulates General and foreign ministries of both countries, without any license fees or other
compensation claims.

• Both embassies own all future rights to the winner's logo design for the digital and physical
branding of the anniversary. The two Embassies, including the Consulates / Consulates General,
receive the exclusive right of use - unlimited in terms of space and time.

• After the winning logo has been announced, the two embassies will draw up usage regulations
according to which third parties will have the opportunity to apply for a one-time, limited,
project-related license for use in the context of the 75th anniversary of German-Canada relations.
This will be granted exclusively by both embassies together.

• Both embassies reserve the right to change, supplement, or modify the logo as needed.

• The participant agrees that the submitted design and the name of the creator may be published
by both embassies, their consulates/general consulates, or a third party authorized by the rights
holders in consultation, as part of the competition.

• Both embassies and the jury reserve the right to select or reject submissions without providing
justification.

• Legal recourse is excluded.

Contact for inquiries: Pr-10@otta.diplo.de
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