Event Background

The "Caring for Expectant Mothers" initiative is a charitable program launched by the Macau Women's General Association in 2014. It aims to support all expectant mothers in Macau, particularly those in early pregnancy whose physical changes may not be obvious. The program involves distributing "Expectant Mother Care Badges" to encourage wearing them as a visible sign of their special status. This helps alert others in crowded situations like taking buses, elevators, or queuing for shopping, ensuring safer outings for expectant mothers through community care.

The badge is the symbol of this initiative. As the program continues, it is envisioned to become a safety emblem worn by every expectant mother in Macau, representing the community's spirit of care and compassion. As the initiator and organizer, the Macau Women's General Association hopes to gather Macau's design talent to contribute ideas for creating this meaningful badge.

Key Details

• Call for: Design submissions for the "Caring for Expectant Mothers" badge (digital or hand-drawn artwork accepted).
• Open to: All interested residents of Macau.
• Submission Period: March 13 to April 13, 2014 (based on email send date).
• Judging Period: April 14–18, 2014.
• Results Announcement: April 21, 2014.
• Submission Method: Primarily online collection (hand-drawn drafts can also be mailed or delivered to the specified address).

Submission Requirements & Format

• Designs must be original, reflecting Macau's local characteristics and humanistic spirit.
• The badge's final form is flexible (e.g., pin, pendant). See appendix for public preference survey results.
• Designs should be creative, warm, aesthetically pleasing, eye-catching, and clearly communicate the wearer's status as an expectant mother, balancing design and functionality.
• Designs must be suitable for physical production to allow widespread distribution.

Format & Submission Guidelines

For Hand-Drawn Paper Submissions:

• Use A4 paper.
• Choose one submission method:
  • Scan into JPG format and email to [email protected].
  • Photograph as a JPG image with 5-megapixel resolution or higher.
  • Mail or deliver to: 2nd Floor, Women's Federation Building, No. 202 Rua do Campo, Macau.

For Digital Submissions:

• Ensure resolution is 200 DPI or higher, submitted as JPG.

All Submissions Must Include:

• Participant's name, contact information, and a creative description of the design (within 300 words).

Selection & Awards

• Submissions will be judged, with awards for: First Prize (1 winner), Second Prize (2 winners), and Finalist Awards (several).
• All winners will receive their awards at the "Expectant Mother Care Plan" press conference.
• As a charitable activity, the First Prize design will be produced into physical badges for annual distribution to pregnant women across Macau. Winners will receive certificates of honor, featured coverage on the official website and in media reports.

Important Notes

• Submitted works will not be returned; participants should keep their own copies.
• Once a design is adopted, its usage rights belong to the Macau Women's General Association.
• For inquiries, call 28217180 or visit the 2nd Floor, Women's Federation Building, No. 202 Rua do Campo.

[Appendix]: Survey results from approximately 800 questionnaires distributed by the Macau Women's General Association starting January 14, 2014, regarding public acceptance and preferences for the badge design are available for reference.