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Want to compete as a DESIGNER? 

Perks include:

  • One free event ticket per designer, plus an optional free ticket for your model (if you are not modeling your own outfit).
  • May purchase up to two additional tickets at reduced cost. 
  • An exclusive 'PROJECT FUNWAY 2026 DESIGNER' profile photo frame for your use on socials like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Insta.
  • We may tag you in social media post(s), if you grant us permission.
  • A minimum of six award prizes are given, for example, Visa gift cards or gift cards to local businesses.
  • Post-event, winners receive an exclusive Project Funway AWARD BADGE that you can post to socials.
  • Satisfaction and joy at knowing you helped support women experiencing homelessness in Lincoln, Nebraska.

 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026. DESIGNER ENTRY DEADLINE.

To enter, email monicaz@freshstarthome.org and include: 

  1. Your name 
  2. Organization/School
  3. Class affiliation (if any) 
  4. Phone number 
  5. How many designs (full outfits) you will enter. 

DOWNLOAD NOW to complete and return by Oct. 15 deadline:

  1. DESIGNER CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION

     

  2. RELEASE FORM - Accident Waiver, Release of Liability, Media
    • Required for all models and designers.
    • If under age 19, this must be signed by a parent/guardian and uploaded to the registration form, below.

 

  3. For MINORS: DESIGNER ENTRY FORM & WAIVER

  • This is the same document as the final two pages of the Designer Content Rules file (above).
  • If under age 19, this must be signed by a parent/guardian and uploaded to the registration form, below.

 

OCTOBER 15, 2026. REGISTRATION FORM, PHOTOS, FEES, and RELEASE/WAIVER are due. 

Complete information, upload completed files, and submit the form below by the deadline. 

  • Ages 19+ register using the online form below. 
  • If under age 19, complete the online form below and upload two documents signed by parent/guardian.

PROJECT FUNWAY DESIGNER REGISTRATION FORM

This field and the next (First Name, Last Name) will be printed in the event program.
Country
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State/Province
Postal Code
By providing this information, you agree to receive communications from Fresh Start, Inc.
By providing this information, you agree to receive communications from Fresh Start, Inc.
Copy/paste your facebook profile link and Fresh Start may tag you in Project Funway social media posts.
Copy/paste your Instagram profile link and Fresh Start may tag you in Project Funway social media posts.
Copy/paste your LinkedIn profile link and Fresh Start may tag you in Project Funway social media posts.
I am currently in the UNL Flat Patterns Class
I am currently in the UNL Draping class.
These sentences may be read aloud by the emcee when the model is on the runway, so write to inform or inspire the audience.
Upload the before photo of your FIRST clothing design. If you are entering a second design, you will upload those photos later.
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Images of clothing will be provided to the judges and are used as part of event scoring criteria.
Upload the after photo of your FIRST clothing design. You may upload it now (if your design is complete), or you may email it to monicaz@freshstarthome.org by the deadline. If you are entering a second design, you will upload those photos later.
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Please enter the phoenetic spelling of your designer's first and last names. This information will be provided to our emcee.
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Provide a photo if you wish to have an exclusive PROJECT FUNWAY DESIGNER frame added, so that you can use it on your socials. By uploading a photo of yourself here, you agree it may be used in event slides and in the scoring booklet provided to judges.
This is how the model's name will be printed in our event program.
Please enter the phoenetic spelling of your model's first and last names. This information will be provided to our emcee.
Do you want a stylist to do your model's hair and make-up?
Services provided at no charge by Entourage Institute of Beauty & Esthetics students.
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I have read and understand the designer contest rules and information.
Upload the 2026 Designer Entry Form for Minors. The form comprises the final two pages of the Designer Contest Rules & Information document. A printed signature
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I am a returning Project Funway designer.
Do you wish to enter more than one design?
Each student may enter one design at no cost (entry fee is waived). All other designs require a $35 per entry fee.

If you wish to enter more than one design, complete this submission, then simply submit the form again, as if from scratch.

If you are a UNL student, please contact Dr. Starkey or your grad TA.
If you are a community designer or other student designer, contact Angie Taylor, Fresh Start, Project Funway Event Chair 2026. angiet@freshstarthome.org or (402) 475-7777.
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