Bridgeville gears for 125th anniversary with logo contest

Bridgeville is kicking off its 125th anniversary with a logo contest.

The borough was incorporated in 1901, and borough officials and organizations are planning a weeklong celebration next summer to commemorate Bridgeville, its history and its residents.

“We chose to do a logo contest because this event is all about community involvement, from all ages, and this contest is a great way to try to get as many community members involved as possible,” said Amanda McDermott, who is chairing the logo committee.

“This anniversary event is meant to celebrate Bridgeville’s history, the sense of community, and its residents.”

Logo entries are due by April 15, files should be PNG, SVG or JPG, and should be emailed to 125@bridgeville.us with the artist’s full name, email and phone number.

Logos must contain the words “Bridgeville” and “125th anniversary” within the artwork. Only one logo entry per person may be submitted.

Contest winners will be chosen during the Public Art Bridgeville gallery opening on May 9 at Bridgeville Library. The winning logo will be used in all promotional materials for the event. The runner-up will be featured in an event book. There will be monetary prizes for the winner and runner-up.

McDermott said the 125th anniversary celebration is still in the planning phase with much on tap, including a parade, dinner celebration, commemorative event book, entertainment, contests, a cookbook, fundraising opportunities and ecumenical services.

“We are still in the planning phase for many of the events but are very open to any other ideas the community brings forth,” McDermott said.

McDermott said people can get involved by attending committee meetings, offering to join a planning committee and proposing ideas. The next committee meeting is 7 p.m. March 25 at the American Legion, 325 Station St.

McDermott plans to have a Facebook event page up soon to continue notifying people of plans for the 125th anniversary celebration.