Designs must be 8 ½ x11 from edge to edge and vertical in orientation.

Designs must be two dimensional, flat surfaced. Three-dimensional designs will be disqualified

Drawings must be freehand and original. Include Computer generated design and clip art are not allowed.

All drawings must be on a white background.

The cover design theme: “Turning Leaders into Legends and Obstacles into Opportunities”

The following information must be printed on the back of the design or added to the subject line:
  (a) Name of the student.
  (b) Name of the school and advisor.
  (c) Address and telephone number of the school.
  (d) Summary of the Design: What does the design mean to the student? Why did they choose this design?

The student’s name, initials, local city name, chapter name, or state may not appear anywhere on the front of the design. This includes any other
type of personal identification that the student might use. If the name or any reference to it appears on the form, the design will be disqualified.

The State CDC cover design theme must be included or represented on the design.

The student’s name, school name or mascot, hometown, or chapter name may not appear anywhere on the design. This includes any other personal identification that the student might use. If any of such information is used in any way, the design will be disqualified