CALLS AND EVENTS
PCHRD Scholars’ Society (PSS) Logo and Brand Kit Making Contest
The PCHRD Scholars’ Society (PSS), established in 2007, represents a community of graduate scholars supported by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) aimed at assisting PCHRD in the fulfillment of its mission to create and sustain an enabling environment for health research in the country.
As the PSS marks its 18th year—symbolizing its “coming of age” as a maturing and unifying body of health research scholars—it is both timely and meaningful to establish a lasting visual identity. The Society has grown into a national network of graduate scholars who are shaping the future of Philippine health research and development. In this significant milestone, a logo that embodies the values, aspirations, and collective vision of the Society becomes essential.
The winning logo will become an enduring emblem of the society’s identity and purpose and will be used in all future communications and engagements.
OBJECTIVES
The primary purpose of the PSS Logo and Brand Kit Making contest are:
- To create a distinct and meaningful logo that embodies the objectives and identity of the PCHRD Scholars Society;
- To encourage a sense of ownership, unity, and creativity among PCHRD scholars;
- To promote engagement and participation in the Society’s activities; and
- To recognize artistic talents within the scholar’s community.
MECHANICS OF THE PSS LOGO AND BRAND KIT MAKING CONTEST
| Theme | A celebration of the PCHRD Scholars Society’s role in shaping minds, strengthening research, and supporting PCHRD’s mission to build an enabling environment for the next generation of Filipino health researchers.
For additional reference PSS’ Mission and Vision
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| Target Participants | This competition is open to all PSS regular, associate, and honorary members. Only individuals who have completed the membership form are eligible to participate in the contest (Membership Form: https://bit.ly/PCHRD_PSS_MembershipForm). Entries may be submitted individually or as a group, with a maximum of three (3) members only. Each contestant/group may submit no more than one (1) entry. | |||||||||||||||
| Technical Requirements |
Use of AI Tools Participants are allowed to use AI tools/AI-based design tools (e.g., Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Adobe Firefly) as part of their creative process. However, the final logo must be original and not based on existing logos, templates, or copyrighted content. Any entry that involves the use of AI tools must include a brief disclosure statement specifying: the name(s) of the AI tool(s) used and a short description of how the AI tool contributed to the creative process. The design must still reflect intentional input from the participant(s) and demonstrate relevance to the contest theme. Note: The PSS reserves the right to disqualify entries that are found to be plagiarized, overly derivative, or in violation of intellectual property rights. |
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| Submission | The deadline for submission of entries is 22 August 2025 (Friday), 5:00 pm. Participants may upload entries through this Google Form Link: https://bit.ly/PSSContest2025. Contestants will be asked to upload the following:
All submissions will not be returned and will be the intellectual property of the PCHRD and PSS, who shall exercise rights over them. |
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| Judging Criteria | Eighty percent (80%) of the score will come from the panel of judges using the criteria below. Ten percent (10%) of the overall score will be taken from the ranking of the PSS Board of Directors, and another 10% from Facebook likes. The decision of the judges and contest organizers shall be final and binding.
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| Judges | A three (3)-panel judges will include a representative from DOST-PCHRD, a graphic design professional, and a PSS member representative who is not part of the Board of Directors (BOD). | |||||||||||||||
| Prizes | Winner(s) will receive the following:
All non-winning participating individuals will receive certificates of participation The winning logo will be adopted by the PSS, allowing the organization and DOST-PCHRD to use the material for promotion, display, and any other purpose as deemed appropriate. The winning logo may be modified by PSS or PCHRD and may add/delete any design/information feature in any form. |
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| Timeline of Activities | The contest organizers reserve the right to cancel or amend all or any part of this contest. Any such changes will be updated/posted on the PSS Facebook Account <www.facebook.com/PCHRDScholarsSociety>, and it would be the responsibility of the contestant to keep themselves informed | |||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | For inquiries and submissions, contact PSS through email <pchrdscholarsociety@gmail.com> or Facebook Page <www.facebook.com/PCHRDScholarsSociety>. |
TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES
| Activity | Duration |
| Submission Deadline | August 22, 2025 |
| Screening | August 23 to 27, 2025 |
| Facebook Voting | September 1 to 5, 2025 |
| Judging | September 8 to 12, 2025 |
| Awarding Ceremony | During the PSS meeting (September 2025) |
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