Design the New Crest for the Institute of Asphalt Technology
Competition to create a new symbol of our mission and values runs until 5th September
The Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) is proud to launch a design competition to create a new crest that will become a lasting symbol of our values and mission. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the IAT’s identity, with the winning design to be featured on the IAT President’s Chain and all official certifications.
We invite all members and students currently studying a relevant discipline to submit original designs that reflect the IAT’s core values: Collaboration, Community, and Curiosity. These values represent our commitment to supporting, inspiring, and connecting professionals across the asphalt and mineral products sectors.
The selected crest will become an enduring symbol of the IAT, embodying our dedication to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
Competition Guidelines
Your design should visually capture the IAT’s core values:
- Collaboration – Working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another.
- Community – Belonging, inclusivity, and a shared sense of purpose.
- Curiosity – A commitment to learning, discovery, and continuous improvement.
The crest should also reflect the IAT’s role as a professional community advancing the asphalt and mineral products sector.
Design Requirements
- The design must be suitable for use on the President’s Chain (consider clarity and detail).
- It should be adaptable for digital and print formats, including certificates, letterheads, and websites.
- The style should be timeless, representing both the IAT’s heritage and its vision for the future.
- The crest must be distinctive and memorable, conveying pride in the Institute.
- The design must be entirely original and created solely by the entrant.
- Entries created using AI tools or automatic crest generators will not be accepted.
Eligibility
- Open to all IAT members and students studying a relevant discipline.
- Individual entries only (no group submissions).
Submission Format
- High-resolution digital format (JPG, PNG, or PDF).
- Include a short written description (maximum 150 words) explaining the design’s meaning and how it represents the IAT’s values.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on:
- Creativity and originality.
- Clear representation of Collaboration, Community, and Curiosity.
- Adaptability for different uses (chain, certificates, branding).
- Overall aesthetic quality and clarity.
Prize
- The winner will receive a commemorative medal.
- The winning design will be professionally rendered and incorporated into the IAT President’s Chain.
- The crest will be featured on all IAT certifications, symbolising your contribution to the Institute’s legacy.
- The winner will be acknowledged in IAT publications, at the annual conference, and on the IAT website.
Deadline for Entries: 5th September 2025
Submissions to: info@instituteofasphalt.org
Additional Information
By entering, you grant the IAT exclusive royalty free right to use your design for official purposes.
All submissions must be the entrant’s own original work and must not infringe on any existing copyrights or trademarks. Entries produced using AI tools, automated design software, or online crest generators will be disqualified.