The Green Power Cover Art Competition

Councilor Clinton P. Woods, District 1 and the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club are proud to partner on a meaningful project to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Dr. A.G. Gaston. We are launching a reprint of "Green Power: The Successful Way of A.G. Gaston" — an autobiography encapsulating the vision, journey, and life lessons he aspired to share with others. All proceeds from Green Power will support the A.G. Gaston Boys &. Girls Club.

To select a dynamic new cover, we invite the public to enter The Green Power Cover Art Competition. Winner will receive a grand prize of $2,500.

Competition Criteria

WHO: Creatives and everyday citizens of ALL ages are encouraged to submit!

WHAT: We are seeking innovative and powerful cover art that captures the essence of A.G. Gaston’s legacy – characterized by hard work, financial literacy, and courage in pursuit of the American Dream.

Soliciting bold, memorable artwork that integrates key elements including (but not limited to):

Visual representations of A.G. Gaston’s values and wisdom.
Imagery symbolizing entrepreneurial spirit, hope, community uplift, the fight for equality, etc.
Creative use of typography and color that evokes the spirit of change.
Designs that resonate emotionally and invites readers into Dr. Gaston's story.

In addition to receiving a $2,500 prize, the winning submission will serve as official cover art for a reprint of Green Power.

WHEN: Competition starts October 29, 2024 at 12AM. Deadline to submit artwork for consideration is November 21, 2024 at 11:59PM (via the form on this page).

Competition results will be shared the week of November 25.

WHY: In 2023, Councilor Woods was exploring the life and legacy of A. G. Gaston. While attempting to secure a copy of his autobiography, “Green Power”, Woods discovered it was out of production. Feeling passionate that the story of this iconic American entrepreneur and civil rights leader should be accessible to all, Council District 1 partnered with the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club and family to determine how the book could be reproduced for future generations.

Dr. A.G. Gaston was one of the most influential entrepreneurs of his time, and we believe his memoir is more relevant than ever, especially as we strive to inspire our youth to build financial literacy, strengthen community bonds, and set intentional goals for their futures. It is our hope that Green Power will inspire new readers, allowing them to see themselves in Dr. Gaston's journey and be empowered to chart their own paths toward success.

To complement the reprint, we are also producing a new audiobook edition that will feature enriched content — first-hand accounts from those who knew or worked with Dr. Gaston, and reflections from current leaders about his lasting influence.

Reprints of Green Power will be available Christmas 2024 and February 2025 (Black History Month).

How to Enter

Submissions should be uploaded in PDF format via the following form: