United We Row Design Contest

USRowing invites community members to create a digital piece of artwork for the United We Row program, which will be used on apparel, stickers, bags, posters, and more. The winning artwork will represent the United We Row program, along with its existing logo. We encourage creativity and seek a piece of art that will spark storytelling and stir up memories for the rowing community.   

Submissions are due by April 27, 2025, 11:59 pm EST via this form. 

What are we looking for? We’re looking for original designs that illustrate United We Row 2025. Contributors should consider rowing’s unique ability to unite individuals in a way few other things can. Rowing transcends differences in identity, background, and experience, fostering a sense of shared purpose and camaraderie. In a boat, each rower contributes their unique strengths, yet together, they form a singular, synchronized unit, propelling toward a common goal. 

The winning design: The winning design will first appear on USRowing merchandise at the 2025 RowFest National Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  

The contest winner will also receive a $250 Marketplace gift card, a select item from the USRowing Marketplace that includes the design, and a lifetime USRowing membership. Full contest terms and conditions can be found here.

Supporting United We Row: 10% of proceeds go to United We Row initiatives, which focus on supporting rowing programs, coaches, and athletes in advancing the sport of rowing to diversify and grow their programs. United We Row is the commitment of the USRowing team to make rowing a place where the rowing community feels a sense of belonging and is valued as a unique individual. You can view the winning 2024 design here.  

Submission Do’s & Don’ts 

Do 

• Submit designs that are flexible enough to be included on a range of items, including, but not limited to, t-shirts, tote bags, hoodies, stickers, and posters.
• Be creative in your outline shape. We will print and die-cut the design to your specifications.
• Consider USRowing’s brand colors (available here on page 6), but feel free to incorporate additional colors as you see fit.
• Submit your design files in vector format. We recommend Canva as a free and user-friendly solution. 
• Include “United We Row” in your designs if you want, but it’s not required. 

Don’t 

• Submit designs specific to a region/city/rowing organization. They should have broad appeal to the entire rowing community.
• Include any explicit or adult references, lewd language, or obscene imagery.
• Submit designs or images that aren’t original or are subject to copyright. Suspected artificial intelligence (AI) generated images will be disqualified. 
• Create a logo. We’ve already got that covered! This is an original piece of art that is your interpretation of how rowing can unite a community.   

Submission Details: Submissions are due by April 27, 2025, 11:59 pm EST via this form.