Media and Design State Competition Details

 The Middle School and High School state competitions are scheduled for May 2025.


High School Competition:
Date: May 20, 2025

Middle School Competition:

Date: May 21, 2025

The state competition will be held in person  at Elizabethtown College – Elizabethtown, PA

Schedule:

7:30 – 8:45 – Arrive at Elizabethtown College
9:00 – Welcome
9:30 – 1:30 – Workshops and Lunch
1:30 – 2:00 – Awards Ceremony

Daily Schedules & Additional Info

Elizabethtown College Campus Information

Address: 1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022

This is a map of Elizabethtown College campus. It has the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being circled along with The Gibble Auditorium, Marketplace and Parking lot.

Link to interactive campus map
Please navigate to the middle of the page for the map.

Judge Information

This year’s judges come from business, industry, education and government backgrounds.

Lunch Information

Lunch is provided for students and advisors. Anyone else will need to pay for lunch.

Hotel Recommendations

SureStay Plus, Elizabethtown
20% off (must call to make a reservation and mention the College)
Website | Phone: 717-367-4000

West Ridge Bed and Breakfast
10% off (must call to make a reservation and mention the College)
Website | Phone: 717-367-7783

Hampton Inn and Suites, Mount Joy
20% off (must call to make a reservation and mention the College)
Website | Phone: 717-653-5515

The Warehouse Hotel at the Nook
Promo code “ELZ” or call and mention the College.
Website | Phone: 855-618-6181

Lancaster Inn & Suites
Call and request the “Elizabethtown College Rate.”
Website | Phone: 717-665-5440

Stone Gables Estate Lodging
10% off (must call to make a reservation and mention the College)
Website | Phone: 717-902-9791

Directions

Click here to get directions through google maps.

You will need to drive to the end of Cedar Street to the parking lot that overlooks the soccer field.

Reminders

 

  • All hardware and software will be provided by the student or school district.

  • Internet connections will be provided at the competition.

  • No computers will be allowed for students in the Graphic Design and Logo category.

  • The Participation Packet must be completed and displayed with all projects.

High School Logo with headphones and "design" in the shape of school supplies

Logo winner
Sopheavatey Nouth and Everardo Sanchez
South Philadelphia High School

Middle School logo showing school supplies in the shape of the PA Keystone

Logo winner
Faith Jones-Mcintyre and Taraji Robinson
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy

Use the hashtag #pamediadesigncomp on all your social media posts