IFMA Denver Challenge Coin Design Contest Official Rules
Purpose: To recognize our volunteers and boost member engagement, we invite you to design a five-piece challenge coin set that reflects the heart of our chapter:
- Create a five-piece challenge coin set. (One design” going over the 5 pieces) Design can be on one side or both sides of the 4" coin.
- Four Core Values: Excellence, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership
- Center Coin: The Member (the core of our chapter)
Eligibility: Open to all IFMA Denver members in good standing.
Individual or team submissions are allowed.
No design experience required, creativity is welcome!
Submission Requirements
Design Format
- Hand‑drawn, digital, or graphic mockups are all accepted
- Must include the Unified concept showing
- One center coin design representing the member
- Four outer coin designs representing the core values
- File types accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF
Design Guidelines
- Must reflect IFMA Denver’s mission, values, and spirit
- Must be original artwork
- Must be appropriate for minting (simple, bold, symbolic designs work best)
Submission Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by February 28, 2026
How to Submit
Email your design to Info@IFMAdenver.org with the subject line: “Challenge Coin Design Contest Submission.” Include your name, contact information, and a brief description of your design concept
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and originality
- Representation of core values
- Visual clarity and mint‑ready design
- Overall impact and symbolism
- How well the five pieces connect into one unified coin
Selection Process
- Selected by Executive Board members
- Finalists will be announced at the March Planning Retreat
Prizes
- Winning design will be produced as the official 2026 Challenge Coin Set
- Winner(s) will receive the first complete coin set valued at $53 dollars
- Recognition at a chapter event and on the website
- Bragging rights for creating a lasting chapter legacy