The designs were selected from 138 public submissions and reflect a wide range of creative interpretations of Vancouver’s identity
VANCOUVER – The city of Vancouver announced the six finalist designs in its city flag design competition. The designs were selected from 138 public submissions and reflect a wide range of creative interpretations of Vancouver’s identity.
“The creativity and thoughtfulness in all the flags were inspiring and narrowing the 138 entries down to six finalists was a challenge,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “Each finalist tells a different story about who we are as a community. We’re eager to hear how these designs resonate with our residents.”
The designs were chosen through a process led by the Vancouver Flag Committee. The committee evaluated each submission anonymously based on principles of good flag design as outlined in the design brief and in consultation with the North American Vexillogical Association. In addition to four finalists, the committee also identified opportunities to combine elements from different design entries, creating two composite flags with creative credit given to the designers of those elements.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the finalist flags at Flag Finalist Feedback . The feedback portal will remain open until Oct. 9. This is not a vote, but an opportunity for residents to reflect on the designs and help inform the committee’s final recommendation.
On Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10:00 a.m., the Flag Selection Committee will hoist each finalist’s flag on the City Hall flagpole to evaluate how the designs perform when flying. Finalists have been invited to attend and help raise their flag.
The committee is expected to make its final selection by the end of October. In November, the Vancouver City Council is expected to adopt the new city flag by resolution, and an official public presentation will follow.
To view the finalist designs and share your feedback, visit: Creating Vancouver’s next flag.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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