i REALLY like entry #11. I'd be invested to see a very similar design with Blue instead of red. Not saying I don't like the red- i'm just curious to see which I like more.
I'd also be interested to see a more fiery background vs the leaves. Same thing - I am not sure if I will actually like that more - just throwing some ideas around.
I also really like entry 12 -. I like the modern/cool look to the design. I am not sure if it there could be some more added to the side/background if that would help or not.
Do you think you could do some thing cool similar to that circular design but with an N and a J merged together maybe?
I do really like the font choices - especially the NEW JERSEY part its own color and standing out.