Entry #68 looks great. can you pull the kerning on the lettering closer together. also, can you put a base on your laurels( like the others) so that they cross at the base. also, the angle on #61 is really cool too. maybe try that with the word inside.
Here it is. Don't know if it really works. If you need anything else let me know. I think you are looking for a compromise between a simple design and the luxurious feeling (award winning company) a laurel brings. Hope I can make it happen somehow.
can you also do Entry #197 with a black box with white border around the logo, like our existing logo. also, are you availabe to do Collateral peices like letterhard and cards once the contest is over?