WINNER DETERMINATION
Semi-finalist and Final winners will be determined by the judging panel
appointed by GCC. The panel will determine the three Semi-Finalists from all Phase 1 entries based on compliance with the guidelines of the competition and these important characteristics:
-
The theme/concept successfully honors something that is “uniquely Gloucester”
-
Design element(s) that are most appropriate for high relief (not ultra-high relief)
-
Overall quality and creativity in interpreting the subject matter for a medal
-
Appropriate use of symbolism
-
Clarity of idea and communication
-
Appropriate level of detail for the scale and material of the high-relief medal
-
Good design sense, composition, and balance of space
-
Effective incorporation of required text
-
The lettering “Gloucester,” “400”
-
The dates “1623 – 2023”