https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmY2UdcAQEDszabYEJwTmeq72py6McHznKfmchyCSgJ3mN/image.png

The last [Steem Meme Contest](/contest/@timcliff/art-graphic-design-contest-investor-focused-steem-memes) was a huge success. Let's do it again!

This contest will be based around the theme _Steem: The Gateway to Cryptocurrency_.

Entries can be in the form of professional looking graphics or memes. 

Here are a few examples of graphics that have been created in the past:
(They do not have to be animated in order to qualify, although motion does obviously help to grab attention.)

https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXwDY7i5a1HLJ6g5vXohQESh7d5TJqMQYy77pKaF9cBat/3.gif
^ from @rannarvasa1

https://steemitimages.com/DQmT5kELzm4KsaHDEA37tiD8BGxgZNkZbBde7kor4TvP4TK/steemit_still_waiting.gif
^ from @kyriacos

https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmU4iLBtaztPtkaPZbBZ9pt3hbRcKbEoHZVYUSLtnW7c4f/DQmU4iLBtaztPtkaPZbBZ9pt3hbRcKbEoHZVYUSLtnW7c4f.gif
^ from @overkillcoin

# The rules of the contest are:
- Entries should be images/gifs/memes that are related to the theme _Steem: The Gateway to Cryptocurrency_.
- You must permit the community to use the image(s) (royalty free) for promotional purposes.
- Submissions must be made as a reply to this post with a link to the image file, so that the image shows up in the comments below. (You can also create a post on your own personal blog, but just be sure to include the image as a reply here too.)
- Users are able to make as many submissions as they would like.
- The winners will be chosen by me (based on my subjective opinion). I will take upvotes and comments from other users into account, but they will not necessarily be the deciding factor.
- Submissions will be accepted until the payout period of this post is closed.
- Winners will be declared and paid within 24 hours of the contest ending.

### One thing to keep in mind:
Be sure to promote Steem (not Steemit).

# The prizes are:
- First Place: 50 STEEM
- Second Place: 30 STEEM
- Third Place: 20 STEEM

**I'm very excited to see what everyone comes up with!**