National Blue Ribbon Logo and Identification
Required Terms of Use
National Blue Ribbon Schools are encouraged to publicize their status by using the official program logo and by identifying themselves as recipients of this prestigious award.
Do's and Don'ts
The National Blue Ribbon School logo is service marked by the U.S. Department of Education.
Schools can use the official logo to advertise their award in many ways, for example, in letterhead, newsletters, websites, banners, signage, clothing designs, etc.
Schools must use the logo with the official colors only or in black and white and grayscale, provided to accommodate non-color printing. The logo is available below in color, grayscale, black and white formats for your use.
Schools may not alter the logo design or content. For example, schools may not delete or change the year of the award or insert their school name into the body of the logo.
Schools, when publicizing their status, must include the year of their award, irrespective of logo use. For example, Apple Orchard Middle School, a
2012 National Blue Ribbon School is correct usage, because the year of the award is coupled with the National Blue Ribbon School status in the statement.
Questions? If there are any questions about the logo terms of use, the display of the logo or identification of your school status, please contact NBRS Technical Assistance, Kate Gill Kressley by email:
kkressley@rmcres.com or by phone: (603) 422.8888.
Click here to download a zip file of the 2012 color logo in .jpg and eps formats.
Click here to download a zip file of the 2012 grayscale logo in .jpg and .eps formats.
Click here to download a zip file of the 2012 black and white color reversed logo in .jpg and .eps formats.
Click here to open a Word document with the color logo, suitable for cut and paste.
Please note:
U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools is a federal recognition award and should not be confused with any blue ribbon schools program conducted by non-governmental entities.