Flag of Billings, Montana
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| Proportion | 3:5[1] |
|---|---|
| Adopted | June 1986 |
| Design | A blue and white tricolor containing a logo-style seal in the middle. |
| Designed by | Fernando Méndez |
The current flag of Billings, Montana,
History
On February 3, 1986, the Billings city council approved a citywide contest to design a new flag and seal with a $500 prize for each with a deadline set for May 15.[2][3] The two contests drew 66 total entries and were won by Fernando Méndez,[1] an immigrant from the Philippines who worked part-time as an art director for a local advertising firm. He was paid $1,000 for his work and the flag was adopted by the city government.[4]
In 2004, the North American Vexillological Association conducted an internet survey of 150 city flags across the US. Billings' flag ranked 106th place out of 150 flags. It received 3.35 points on a 0-10 scale, or D+ rating.[5]
References
- ^ OCLC 1011001515. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Seal, flag contest begins". The Billings Gazette. March 27, 1986. p. C5. Retrieved February 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gaub, Dennis (June 5, 1986). "Newcomer wins city seal contest". The Billings Gazette. p. C1. Retrieved February 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nava - American City Flags Survey Press Release". Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-05-19.
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