AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt voting ends soon
Ready. Set. Vote. The Atlanta Track Club has revealed the five finalists in the 2017 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest. Vote for your favorite design.
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The top choices include designs from Kevin Benton, who submitted two ideas; Stephen Mullinax, a professional graphic designer; Bart Sasso, who was also a finalist last year; and Lydia Sweeney, a graphic design student.
The list was determined by a panel of judges from race sponsors Atlanta Track Club, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Mizuno.
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Ready to cast your vote? Choose your favorite online before Wednesday March 22.
The winning design will be unveiled July 4 at the 48th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race and featured on 60,000 AJC Peachtree Road Race finisher's shirts. Additionally, the first place winner will receive $1,000, and each of the three runners-up will receive $100.
Take a look at the picks below:
1. Kevin Benton, Lawrenceville, GA
Creative director/ graphic designer
“Feelin’ Peachy”
2. Kevin Benton, Lawrenceville, GA
Creative director/ graphic designer
“American Peach”
3. Stephen Mullinax, Atlanta
Graphic Designer
“The Main Event”
4. Bart Sasso, Atlanta
Creative Director/Graphic Designer
“Farm to Finish Line”
5. Lydia Sweeney, Auburn, AL
Graphic Design Student, Auburn University
“Meet Me at the ‘S’ Balloon”
Suggested video:
Watch our interview with AJC Peachtree Road Race 2016 shirt design winner Shay Harbaugh, 30, of Cumming.
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