The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is launching a design competition for a “Gateway Entrance Sign” at the intersection of Eglin Parkway SE and Miracle Strip Parkway SE, next to The Gulfview.

• This project is part of the CRA’s goal to promote reinvestment and revitalization in the community, aiming to enhance the downtown area’s visual identity by creating a memorable entry point.

The contest will open on March 3, 2025, and the deadline to submit the application is 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2025. The designs will be reviewed by a committee who will not know the identity of the artist.

Key competition rules are as follows:

• Artwork must be original and not violate any intellectual property rights.
• Artists are responsible for all costs and risks associated with submissions.
• The City of FWB will retain full ownership and rights to the submitted work.
• The City may reproduce the image as it sees fit.
• The City may choose to engage the artist to reproduce the image on its behalf.
• Artists may only use the image for marketing or promotional purposes with the City’s written consent.

The winning designer will have their talent displayed in the downtown area, as well as receive an award of $5,000.

Additional contest details, design requirements and award information can be found here.