CompetitionAfrican Union Commission

AU Theme of the Year 2027 Logo Competition

USD 5,000 first place; USD 2,000 second place; USD 1,000 third place. Certificates, official recognition, training opportunities, and an opportunity for the winner to participate in the AU Summit are also offered.Deadline Oct 23, 2026Online; open across African Union Member States· Graphic design, visual arts, digital creativity, and branding

About this opportunity

A continental logo and visual-identity competition inviting young African creatives to design the official visual identity for the 2027 AU Theme: “AU at the Dawn of its 25th Anniversary: Leveraging the Full Potential of SAATM and New Technologies for Continental Integration.”

Application details

Duration: Submission closes 23 October 2026 at 23:59 EAT (UTC+3). The selected logo will serve as the visual identity of the AU Theme throughout 2027.

Review the official call and terms of reference, then complete the AU registration form before 23 October 2026 at 23:59 EAT. Submit the completed application form, proof of nationality and age, a presentation PDF containing the primary logo, colour, monochrome and reversed versions, colour palette and typography direction, and three mock-ups; a PNG or JPEG preview at least 3,000 pixels wide; a concept note of no more than 500 words; and the signed originality, intellectual-property and AI declaration. Entries must be original, must not use generative AI or third-party material, and must be submitted individually. Retain the automated acknowledgement after submission.

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