2026 TSPS Symposium – North Arrow Contest

TSPS is excited to introduce the North Arrow Contest at this year’s Symposium! We encourage attendees to participate and join us at Symposium to see all the creative North Arrows in person.

Please review the rules below for full contest details.

Entry Form

Rules of Engagement

• The North Arrow must be hand-drawn on paper no larger than letter size (8.5” × 11”).

• Entries may be brought in person to Symposium or mailed to the TSPS office, arriving no later than January 15, 2026.

  • If mailed, a completed entry form must be included.

• One entry per person is permitted.

• No personal identifiers may appear on the North Arrow (e.g., last name, company name, etc.).

• Each in-person Symposium attendee will receive one ticket to vote for the best North Arrow.

• A donation bucket will be available for the top three prize winners. Participants are encouraged to bring an item to contribute to the winning North Arrows (examples include a belt buckle, knife, old monument, merch, or something fun or unique).

• Voting ends Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 9:45 AM.

• Must be present at Symposium to win.

Awards

Awards will be announced Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM during Symposium.

Important Note

Characters and accessories added to the North Arrow must not be obscene or offensive.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 60 days or more before the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 30 days will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund.