We are thrilled to announce our T-shirt design contest and invite you to put your creativity to work! This is more than just a shirt—it’s an opportunity to showcase the incredible talent within our Rio Hondo community while celebrating the accomplishments of the Rio Hondo College Faculty Association (RHCFA) over the past year. We want a design that reflects our collective pride, strength, and solidarity, while also highlighting the vibrant spirit of our campus. Let your imagination shine as you create something that represents both our achievements and our commitment to one another. The winning design will be printed on t-shirts distributed to over 300 RHCFA members this fall.

• Current RHCFA union members
• Current Rio Hondo College students enrolled in 6 or more units during Fall 2025

• Must incorporate the official RHCFA logo (provided)
• Must include hashtags: #RHCFA #CCA4US #WEARECTA #NEATODAY
• Single- or multi-color (final design may be adjusted for printing)
• Must be original work ·  Designs may be created using platforms like Canva, Adobe Express, Procreate, etc., as long as the final product is the participant’s own original work and does not rely on unaltered templates, clip art, or copyrighted material not owned by the participant.  Designs created using T-shirt design websites such as Bonfire, CafePress, or Zazzle will NOT be accepted.
• No designs from T-shirt sites (Bonfire, CafePress, Zazzle, etc)
• Submit high-resolution image: PDF, PNG, or JPEG

• $200 gift card provided by RHCFA
• ·Winning design will be featured on t-shirts and potentially other union swag (lanyards, mugs, mouse pads)
• Recognition on RHCFA Instagram & events

• Concept and originality of design
• Adherence to design and submission rules and guidelines
• Production readiness of design

• Submissions open: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• Deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• Winner announced: November 17, 2025 at the All Staff Friendsgiving Luncheon

1. Email your design to cyisais@gmail.com with the Subject: RHCFA T-Shirt Design Entry
2. Include in your email:
   • Full name
   • Student/faculty status (students must provide proof of enrollment in 6+ units via AccessRio unofficial transcript)
   • Phone number, email, and student ID (if you are a student)
   • Signed release agreement

By submitting your design, you agree:

• Your design is original and your own work.
• If selected, you grant RHCFA permission to use your design on shirts, lanyards, mugs, and other union-branded items.