I know what he is referring to, I used it in my design that he pointed to. :)
Just wanted to know if that style is fair game, then are other things the Contest Holder might ask someone for -- like say he loves the "SR" idea and simply must have it -- fair game as well?
I think the glow makes it look weird - the icon is solid, text is solid....doesn't match. Personal opinion - the text should be a dark grey as I have shown - the blue is muted so the black text would be a bit too stark.