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PRINCETON: Consolidation logo chosen

Press Release from Princeton Arts Council

PRINCETON – Princeton and the Arts Council of Princeton are pleased to announce the winner of the Logo Design Competition held for the consolidated Princeton, according to a press release from the organization.
The competition, open to all ages, was conceived to involve the community in creating a simple graphic solution representing the consolidated Princeton.
Local artists and designers were given the opportunity to showcase their creativity by designing a logo that was “symbolic in its representation of the new municipality,” according to the release.
Seventy-five designs were submitted, and kept anonymous to the judges. The final design was chosen by a jury of five people which included Mayor Yina Moore, Mayor Chad Goerner and marketing professional Crystal McKenzie, Owner, Crystal McKenzie, Inc.
The final award-winning design was submitted by Jeff Leonard, Industrial Designer and a resident of Princeton for more than 16 years. Jeff is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art and enjoys arts, science, technology, and time with family and friends.
“My inspiration was to take the traditional logo and bring it forward to today’s Princeton,” Mr. Leonard said.
“I believe this new design is truly representative of the town of Princeton,” commented Mayor Moore. 
 “With 75 entries, this was a very difficult decision. What it came down to was the aesthetic appeal, and how it would work in all different applications,” remarked Mayor Goerner. 
The three finalists, including the winner, will be displayed in the municipal building at 400 Witherspoon Street from December through the reorganization ceremony on Jan. 1, according to the release.
“We would like to thank everyone who participated in this competition, and, we enjoyed seeing everyone’s interpretations for the new town of Princeton,” said Arts Council of Princeton Executive Director, Jeff Nathanson.
The artwork for the new logo helps symbolize the new beginning and is one of the many culminating items leading to the consolidation, according to the release.
 “It is very exciting to know that we are at this juncture after working on the process with the many volunteers, elected officials and the staff for over 2 1/2 years,” said Robert W. Bruschi, Administrator, Princeton Borough. “The new artwork will be used in many ways including letterhead, business cards, and will ultimately be one of many ways to make Princeton easily recognizable,” he continued. 
 The consolidation will unite the two municipal governments starting Jan. 1. Most of the functions have already merged together with the remaining offices being moved during the next week, according to the release.
All of the municipal services will be located in either the municipal building at 400 Witherspoon Street or the municipal building located at One Monument Drive.  A full listing of the various office locations will be posted on the Municipal websites. For more information please visit www.princetonboro.org. For more information please visit www.princetonboro.org