50
Total Submissions
24
Round 1 Finalists
5
Round 2 Semi-Finalists
1
Winner
Winning Design
Austin Oommen
CSI Congregation of Great Lakes, Detroit
Prize Award
💰 $500 Cash Prize
🎤 Special Recognition at Conference
Design Concept from the Designer
The Logo centers on the cross as the foundation of faith, showing Christ as both the source of growth and the bridge between generations. The tree represents spiritual growth rooted in Christ, while the bridge and interconnected figures symbolize unity, mentorship, and the passing of faith from one generation to another, reflecting Psalm 145:4 and the call to 'Grow & Bridge Generations in Christ.'
🎥 Austin Explains His Design
Contest Theme
"Grow and Bridge Generations in Christ" based on Psalm 145:4
"One generation shall extol your works to another and shall declare your mighty acts." - Psalm 145:4
Round 2 Semi-Finalists
Top 5 designs selected from 24 finalists
Merlin Mathew Kunnel
CSI Congregation of Dallas, Garland
Sherin Johnson
Not Provided
Devin Deepu
CSI Holy Trinity Church, Albany
Micah Miraclejewel
CSI Church
All Participants
We celebrate all 50 submissions from talented designers across the CSI community
Aiden Brajesh
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Agnel Vinsber J V
CSI Church, Toronto
Alyna Varghese
St. Thomas CSI Church of Greater Houston
Anusha Golden
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Austin Oommen 🏆
CSI Congregation of Great Lakes, Detroit
Avira John Jesudian
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
2 entries
Caleb Gospel
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Devin Deepu
CSI Holy Trinity Church, Albany
E Aaron
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Golden Christopher
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Hazel Soman
CSI Church, Toronto
Jake
St. Thomas CSI Church of Greater Houston
2 entries
Jebisha Sharon Stanlin Jebaraj
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Jemimah Moses
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Jeny Jean Mathew
CSI Church, Toronto
John Abraham Ebenezer
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
John Vimalan
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
2 entries
Jonathan Abraham
St. Thomas CSI Church of Greater Houston
2 entries
Joseph Alwyn Soundrapandiyan
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
2 entries
Kristina Aji
St. Thomas CSI Church of Greater Houston
2 entries
Merlin Mathew Kunnel
CSI Congregation of Dallas, Garland
Micah Miraclejewel
CSI Church
Mrs. Mincy Thomas
CSI Congregation of Great Lakes, Detroit
2 entries
Mivil Abraham
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Neha Anu Philip
CSI Congregation of Dallas, Garland
Nitya Gospel Jetson
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
2 entries
Rebecca Varughese
St. Thomas CSI Church of Greater Houston
Reena Christopher
CSI Holy Trinity Church, Albany
REV. Albin Arulappan
CSI Odisha Mission
Revin Philip
CSI Congregation of Dallas, Garland
Shabu Itty
CSI Malayalam Congregation of Greater New York
Shadrach Moses Samuel
All Saints' Church
Shane Jacob
CSI Malayalam Congregation of Greater New York
Sharon Renju Mathew
Emmanuel CSI Church Philadelphia
Sherin Johnson
CSI Church
Shiny Jebaraj
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
4 entries
Shiny John
Love of Christ CSI Church, Dallas
Sneha Thomas
Holy Trinity CSI Church, Washington DC
Sony Thomas
Holy Trinity CSI Church, Washington DC
Tom Thariyan Cyril Malayil
CSI Congregation of Florida - Tampa
Thank you to every designer who dedicated their time, creativity, and faith to this contest. Your contributions have enriched our community and glorified God.
Eligibility
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Open to all congregations within the CSI North American Diaspora Diocese (six recognized regions)
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Individual Christian contributors associated with CSI or related Christian denominations
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Designs may be created by an individual or a team representing the congregation
Design Guidelines
Theme Expression - Consider Incorporating:
Faith & Discipleship imagery
Unity of Families
CSI Heritage
Generational connection (mentoring, storytelling)
Growth imagery (leaves, vines, trees)
Bridge imagery (literal or symbolic)
Style & Quality:
Keep the design simple, memorable, and versatile
Must look great in full color and single color (black on white)
Should work across multiple formats: banners, websites, T-shirts, print materials, signage, and merchandise
Avoid gradients, photos, shadows, or textured backgrounds
Technical Specifications (Recommended):
Resolution: 300 dpi
Aspect Ratio: Square preferred
Dimensions: 2000 × 2000 pixels or larger
Format: PNG or JPEG (required), Vector files (SVG, AI, EPS) highly preferred
Filename: congregation_designer_logo1.png
Thank You to All Participants!
We received 50 incredible submissions from talented designers across the CSI community. Each design reflected creativity, dedication, and a heart for our conference theme. Your contributions have made this contest a tremendous success, and we are grateful for the time and talent you shared to glorify God and strengthen our community.
The winning logo will appear on all conference materials and be recognized at the 35th CSI Family & Youth Conference in Dallas, July 23-26, 2026.
How to Enter
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Submit by January 17, 2026, 11:59 PM PST via Google Form
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Designer name(s)
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Congregation name
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Phone number
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Email address
Contest Rules
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All submitted logos must be original, free of copyright violations, and not resemble existing brand logos
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Maximum of 2 submissions per participant
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Designs must visually reflect the conference theme and the heart of CSI's faith, mission, and family unity
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All entries become the property of the CSI Conference Steering Committee
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The committee reserves the right to refine or adapt the winning design for official use
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The winning participant will receive a $500 cash reward and recognition at the conference
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on:
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Alignment with theme & Scripture
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Creativity & originality
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Clarity & visual impact
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Versatility across media
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Technical quality & scalability
Why Participate
The winning logo will become the official symbol of the 35th CSI Family & Youth Conference, appearing on all conference materials and shared with congregations across North America. This is a special opportunity to bless the wider CSI community with your creativity and God-given talent. We look forward to seeing how God inspires your design!
Have Questions?
For any questions about the contest, please contact us at connect@csinaconference.com or call (682) 29 - CSINA