Today, “Patchman” Nick V. received his prize for designing the stunningly cool patch I wore into zero-g. The prize, as advertised, was an official Zero-G Flight Suit! You read it right! A FLIGHT SUIT! Sorry to make you all jealous of Nick, but you, the people spoke and his patch won! After jumping into a phone booth he emerged looking like this:
I have received a scan of the patch that I plan on wearing on my flight suit next Tuesday. Don’t forget: some of you can win an actual embroidered patch. I decided I should put up the various versions of the patch so you can see if from concept to reality. Again, “Way to go Nick!”
Above: Nick’s actual drawing before computer editing.
Above: The winning patch design in all its digitized glory!
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Above: The actual patch that I will wear and you can win!
After two days of frantic paced voting (2702 votes to be exact), it is time to declare a winner. I am sorry there is no sealed envelope and big awards show, but there is going to be a great prize to the winner! I am pleased to announce the winner of the Mission Patch Design Contest is Nick V., an 8th grader! Congrats Nick! Here is his patch design:
Now begins the task of getting the patch made in time for the flight. I can’t wait to see it, touch it and of course proudly wear it in Zero-G! Thanks again to all who entered! It was a hard time picking winners and I must thank all you voters out there!
