The submission period for this contest has closed. The winner will be announced Wednesday, November 21 during the day.

Announcing the winner(s)!

What an incredible year for the 3LC Thanksgiving Contest! We are humbled to share that we received more than twice as many submissions as last year. What a testament to the incredible community work being done in the Detroit area. A huge thank you to all of the incredible organizations that entered—we were impressed and inspired by each organization. 

This year, after thoughtful consideration, the committee has decided to award TWO winners—one with the video prize and one the branding. It seemed only fitting given the volume of entries. 

So without further ado, congratulations to Alternatives for Girls, the recipient of our video prize! 
Founded in 1987, Alternatives For Girls is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, located in southwest Detroit. We serve homeless and high-risk girls and young women through shelter, after-school programming, and street outreach. Our goal is to help girls avoid exploitation, stay in school, graduate, go on to college, and build stable and successful futures.

"Thank you so much, Three Lyons Creative, for selecting Alternatives For Girls as the winner of the video prize this year! We are honored to have been selected. Alternatives For Girls is located in southwest Detroit, and serves homeless and high-risk girls and young women. We have a very small marketing budget, and do not have the resources to create videos about our work. This generous gift will help us further our mission by highlighting our impact in a unique way! Thank you!"
And congratulations to Garage Cultural - NOIS, the recipient of our branding prize. ​
In 2016 due to rising costs for retail space, SW lost an important anchor, our local coffee shop. It had come to serve as a “community living room” where we gathered to discuss community concerns, politics, art, collective identity, & economic development opportunities. Garage Cultural's new project, NOIS (Neighborhood Office & Incubator Space), the project which needs a logo/branding, will recreate that dynamic & expand on it by creating a community-driven collaborative workspace/resource center with programming designed to support small social enterprise, home-based food services & commodities, and artist by working to remove barriers that keep them in the informal economy. The project will renovate a 3200 sq ft storefront; adding a public coffee shop, locally-sourced retail and 20 affordable workspaces, and provide these entrepreneurs with the foot traffic & visibility needed to increase their revenue; all accessible to Spanish/English speakers.

"Thank you all so much! Not just for selecting us, but for doing this every year with a different group!"
Last year, we created the 3LC Thanksgiving Contest in an effort to draw attention to the incredible network of community-driven businesses and organizations in Metro-Detroit. We are doing it again—it's time for the 2nd Annual 3LC Thanksgiving Contest! As we look toward Thanksgiving, we are filled with gratitude for the small businesses, non-profits, and organizations in Metro-Detroit who dedicate their work to supporting, empowering, advocating for, and working with the community all year round.

THE CONTEST—how does it work?
One of our values is to be community-driven, which we define by a commitment to listening, learning, and passing it on. This year, we're asking entrants to answer the question: What has your organization done over the last year to improve the lives of Detroiters? Entering is easy, simply click "Enter the Contest" and fill out the short form. We will select one winner and offer a gift of our services as a thank you.

PRIZES—the selected winner will receive a choice between:
1. Video: a 30-second video with one subject on one location
2. Branding package: includes logo refresh, business card, and letterhead design

TIMELINE
Contest begins November 6, 2017 at 8 a.m. and ends at 11:59 pm on November 20, 2017.

​Review the contest details and rules before entering. Enter the contest by filling out the form. 
*Note: your business/organization must be located in Metro-Detroit with no prior work experience with Three Lyons Creative.

DETAILS