The Pin and T-Shirt Design Contests give SkillsUSA members an opportunity to showcase their graphic design skills at the state and national level. The winning designs will be the official conference pin and t-shirt for the State Leadership and Skills Conference. The designer will be recognized at the State Leadership and Skills Conference and have the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership and Skills Conference in June.
The contest artwork and design should focus on Tennessee and its unique and/or appealing qualities. The design should include key recognizable aspects that best represent the state of Tennessee.
For official contest rules, eligibility, and submission information, please see the contest documents attached below.
Pin Design Agenda
~January 27, 2026, Pin Design Due
~January 28, 2026 Pin Design Interview
~January 30, 2026 Pins must be ordered to get in time for SLSC
~January 20, 2026 Winners Will be Announced
T-Shirt Design Agenda
~February 06, 2026, T-Shirt Design Due
~February 10, 2026 T-Shirt Design Interviews
~February 12, 2026 T-Shirts must be ordered to get in time for SLSC
~February 12, 2026 Winners will be Announced
PIN DESIGN
Step 1: Read the 2026 Pin Design Guidelines
Step 2: Submit Pin Design Submission Link by January 27, 2026
Step 3: Once you submit a design, Schedule your Interview time
Step 4: January 28, 2026 Pin Design Interview Link where you will present and answer questions about the design and design process.
Step 5: If you did not win Gold, you can submit for the T-Shirt Design Contest Winners will be announced by January 30, 2026.
T-SHIRT DESIGN
Step 1: Read the 2026 T-Shirt Design Guidelines
Step 2: Submit T-Shirt Design Submission Link by February 6, 2026
Step 3: Once you submit a design, Schedule your Interview
Step 4: February, 10, 2026 T-Shirt Design Interview Link where you will present and answer questions about the design and design process.
Winners will be announced by February 12, 2026