Pin & T-Shirt Design Contests
Create the Look of Tennessee SkillsUSA
The Pin and T-Shirt Design Contests give SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary members the opportunity to showcase creativity, graphic design skill, communication, and professional presentation.
About the Contests
Designs That Represent the Volunteer State
The winning designs become the official conference pin and t-shirt for the SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference.
Winning designers are recognized during SLSC and may have the opportunity to represent Tennessee at the National Leadership and Skills Conference. Designs should reflect Tennessee's culture, landmarks, industries, history, people, or other recognizable qualities that represent the state.
Past Winning Designs
Part of Tennessee SkillsUSA History
Winning pins and shirts are worn, traded, displayed, and collected by SkillsUSA members across Tennessee and the nation. Each design becomes a lasting record of student creativity and state identity.
Why Participate?
Build Skills Through a Real-World Design Challenge
Showcase Creativity
Develop an original design that communicates Tennessee identity and SkillsUSA pride.
Build Your Portfolio
Add a real-world statewide design project to your academic and professional portfolio.
Present Your Work
Explain your concept, process, choices, and revisions to a judging panel.
Receive Feedback
Gain constructive input from educators, leaders, and design professionals.
Strengthen Communication
Practice professional speaking, interviewing, and visual presentation skills.
Earn Recognition
Be recognized during the State Leadership and Skills Conference.
Represent Tennessee
Help carry Tennessee's identity to the National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Leave a Legacy
Create a design that becomes part of Tennessee SkillsUSA history.
2027 Pin Design Contest
Design Tennessee's Official Conference Pin
Important Dates
How to Participate
- Review the 2027 Pin Design Guidelines.
- Submit your design by January 29, 2027.
- Schedule your interview after submission.
- Present your design and explain your creative process.
- If not selected, you may still enter the T-Shirt Design Contest.
2027 T-Shirt Design Contest
Design Tennessee's Official Conference Shirt
Important Dates
How to Participate
- Review the 2027 T-Shirt Design Guidelines.
- Submit your design by February 12, 2027.
- Schedule your interview after submission.
- Present your design and explain your creative process.
Prepare to Enter
Start Building Your Concept Now
Begin researching Tennessee imagery, reviewing past designs, developing sketches, and documenting your creative process before the official guidelines and submission links are released.