Calling all artists. We need your help in designing this year’s White Marlin Open Bucket T-Shirt from Rice Law. Thousands will see the winning design at this year’s White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland.
Every boat entered in the tournament will receive a shirt, and hundreds of shirts will be handed out to spectators attending the weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina. The 2025 tournament will take place from August 4 to August 8, 2025.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a front and back design that incorporates the rich history of the White Marlin Open and features the Rice Law logo or name within the design. You can use the Rice Law Logos on this page.
While we welcome all styles, designs that incorporate classic tournament elements—like white marlin, fishing boats, Ocean City landmarks, or nautical themes—are highly encouraged.
Prizes
The winner will receive:
- $1,000 cash;
- 5 free T-shirts with their design.
- Recognition across the Rice Law social media platforms (@ricelawmd).
- Lifetime bragging rights that you designed a T-shirt for the White Marlin Open tournament.
How to Submit Your Design
- Submit artwork as a high-res digital file (JPEG, PNG, or PDF) to design@ricelawmd.com.
- Artwork with more than four colors will not be considered.
- If you need additional Rice Law logos, please email us at the address above, and we will send them to you.
- Designs will be judged based on creativity, their connection to the tournament theme, and how well they incorporate the Rice Law brand.
- Rice Law’s creative team will make the final selection.
Submission & Announcement Dates
- All submissions are due by Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST.
- The winner will be revealed on or before July 3, 2025.
About the White Marlin Open
Started in 1974, the White Marlin Open is the World’s Largest and Richest Billfish Tournament. The 2024 tournament had 318 boats enter, with over 3,000 people fishing. There was $8,590,000.00 in prize money given out that year.
Rules
- All artwork must be original.
- You cannot use AI-generated images for your submission.
- Artist grants Rice Law exclusive rights to use the artwork on shirts, promotions, and any other medium.
- Artists must provide a high-resolution version of their submission.
- Rice Law reserves the right to make a final selection on the winner.
- By submitting, you agree that your design becomes the property of Rice Law and may be used for promotional purposes in perpetuity, with credit given to the artist where appropriate and available.
- There is no entry fee to submit a design.
- Only one design submission per contestant.
- You must be 18 years and older to participate in this competition.
2025 Winner
- TBD