Randi, it is not the colors in the #1 ranked design that I like. Actually I like your originals colors between. It is the design I like in the new #1 rank. Work with your design ... not the colors. Works with deeper, bolder colors ... darker greens and blues. But play with your design.
I like your design the best so far. It is my colleagues that like the other logos. Give me some more design ideas that I can take back to them. Would love to see you get the #1 rank.