APPLY NOW – TREBINJE SELECTS ITS OFFICIAL CITY SOUVENIR

The Tourist Organization of the City of Trebinje has announced a public competition for the creation of the official souvenir of the southernmost city of the Republic of Srpska. The call for entries will remain open for the next 45 days.

The goal of the competition is to select a souvenir that will authentically represent the tradition, cultural and historical heritage, as well as the natural and tourist values of Trebinje.

According to the official call, the future souvenir should become a recognizable symbol of the city and a high-quality promotional product intended for a broad tourism market.

WHAT KIND OF SOUVENIR IS REQUIRED?

Under the competition guidelines, the souvenir should reflect the city’s tradition and cultural-historical heritage, highlight its authentic natural and tourism assets, and at the same time be suitable for mass production.

In addition, the product should be economically affordable and meet both artistic and production standards.

Authors are free to use various materials and production techniques. However, the use of autochthonous materials characteristic of Trebinje, such as wood and stone, is particularly encouraged.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The competition is open to all legal entities and individuals, while members of the selection committee and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

Each author must submit one sample of the souvenir in its original size and material, along with a detailed description of the concept, materials, production process and packaging method. Entries must be submitted anonymously under a code, while the author’s personal information should be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked with the same code.

Authors may submit multiple proposals, but each entry must be sent separately.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection committee, appointed by the Director of the Tourist Organization, will consist of experts in tourism, art, ethnology, local administration and media.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the overall concept quality, recognizability and authenticity, connection to tradition and cultural heritage, originality and innovation, technical feasibility and potential for serial production, practicality for everyday use, and economic affordability.

AWARDS AND DEADLINE

If the submitted works meet the required standards, a monetary prize will be awarded for the best souvenir, while five shortlisted entries will receive material prizes. There is also the possibility of signing a production contract with the author of the winning design.

If none of the proposals meet the criteria, the committee reserves the right not to select a winner.

The deadline for submissions is 45 days from the date of publication of the competition on the official website www.gotrebinje.com.

Applications can be delivered in person to the premises of the Tourist Organization (Marin dvor), to the Tourist Information Center in Dučićeva Street, or by mail to:

Tourist Organization of the City of Trebinje

Preobraženska bb (Marin dvor)

89101 Trebinje