Rawlins Residents Invited to Design New Community Award Signs

Uplift Rawlins seeks creative artwork for monthly home and business recognition displays

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A community group in Rawlins, Wyoming called Uplift Rawlins is holding a contest for residents to design new wooden signs for their monthly Home and Business of the Month awards. The winning design will be used on the permanent recognition displays given to award recipients.

Why it matters

The Uplift Rawlins initiative aims to beautify the city and help both residents and visitors better appreciate the local community. The sign design contest encourages community involvement and pride in improving Rawlins' visual appeal.

The details

Uplift Rawlins introduced the Home and Business of the Month Awards last summer to recognize properties that enhance the city's appearance. Winners currently receive temporary corrugated plastic yard signs, but the organization is now developing permanent wooden signs and wants the community to submit artwork for the new displays. The winning design will be chosen by public vote, with the designer receiving an engraved plaque and official recognition.

  • Uplift Rawlins launched the Home and Business of the Month Awards last summer.
  • The sign design contest submissions are due by Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • The three finalist designs will be selected in March, with the community voting to choose the winner.

The players

Uplift Rawlins

A Rawlins-based community group that formed to beautify the city and help residents and visitors better appreciate the local community.

Jill Patterson

A member of Uplift Rawlins who explained that improving the city's appearance is important for both residents and visitors.

Dan Woolley

A member of Uplift Rawlins who said the monthly awards are presented to homes and businesses that improve the visual appeal of the city.

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What they’re saying

“Improving the city's appearance helps both residents and visitors better appreciate the local community.”

— Jill Patterson, Uplift Rawlins member (Bigfoot99)

“The monthly awards are presented to homes and businesses that improve the visual appeal of the city.”

— Dan Woolley, Uplift Rawlins member (Bigfoot99)

What’s next

The three finalist designs will be selected in March, with the community voting to choose the winner of the Uplift Rawlins sign design contest.

The takeaway

This contest demonstrates how a community group can engage residents to take pride in improving their local area, using creative initiatives like design competitions to foster a sense of shared ownership and beautification.