Patch Contest

PATCH DESIGN CONTEST
16 ^th Annual Competition

 

Deadline

February 17, 2025

Competition

Design the 2025 First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition Patch.
Application & Patch Template

Eligibility

Undergraduate students attending a Tribal College or University (TCU), a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI), and/or are active members of an American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) collegiate chapter at a non-TCU/NASNTI university/college.

Themes

Avionics 

Moon Challenge:
Teams shall build a minimum 4” diameter rocket either from components or a kit, utilizing one of the competition motors and achieve an altitude of 3,000’ – 4,000’ AGL. The annual challenge will see the teams incorporate two sensors (2 of 4) into a cohesive system to analyze the flight. The rocket must satisfy all other technical requirements as outlined in the requirements section of the competition handbook.

Mars Engineering Challenge:
Teams shall build a minimum 4” diameter rocket from components, utilizing one of the competition motors and achieve an altitude of 3,200’ – 4,000’ AGL. The annual challenge will see the teams incorporate multiple sensors (5) into a cohesive system to analyze the flight. The rocket must satisfy all other technical requirements as outlined in the requirements section of the competition handbook.

Required Lettering 2024 Patch Design Winner
Created by Evie Clarke, University of Colorado Boulder

• 2025
• First Nations Launch
• 16th Annual

 

Required Logos

• NASA
• First Nations Launch

See the required logos

2023 Patch Design Winner
Designed by Peyton Meader, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Medium

The design should be submitted in a digital format. Hand-drawn designs may be converted to digital images if selected. Suggested tools for creating your design include but are not limited to:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Microsoft Word

 

Shape

Designs can be square or circular, no larger than a 4” diameter. A border must be a part of the final image.

2022 Patch Design Winner
Designed by Evie Clarke, University of Colorado Boulder Entry Information

Submit entries to the FNL Program Office fnl@carthage.edu. 

• Subject line: FNL25_Patch Contest
• Applicant Information:
  • Name
  • Home Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email
  • Academic Institution
  • AISES Chapter (if applicable)

 The design entry must be the entrant’s original design. It may not be copied or traced from another source.

Evaluation Criteria

The following evaluation criteria will be equally weighted.

• Design Aesthetics
• Communication of Mission Theme
• Communication of the Spirit of FNL

 

Winners

The designer of the winning design will be awarded a $100 cash prize, and their design will be the official 2025 competition patch distributed to all participants.

 

WSGC and the contest organizers

• Reserve the right not to use any entries submitted for the patch contest.
• Will honor the original artwork composition as much as possible. Changes made to the design will only be made when necessary to create the final patch design.
• Reserve the right to exclusively authorize the reproduction of the winning design.
• Reserve the right to utilize the patch imagery in future NASA, WSGC, and First Nations Launch marketing.
• Cannot confirm individual designs have been received.
• Have the right to use the winning applicant’s name and image without compensation.