WINNER DETERMINATION 

Semi-finalist and Final winners will be determined by the judging panel

appointed by GCI. 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”