Lumberjacks Alternate Logo
In recent years, Northern Arizona University's athletic teams have become increasingly popular and recognizable. As a result, the school has developed an alternate logo to accompany its traditional "Lumberjacks" look. This article will explore the history of this unique design and how it has evolved over time.
The first iteration of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks' alternate logo was introduced in 1997 as part of a rebranding effort for the university’s athletics program. The design featured an axe-wielding lumberjack with his arms crossed, set against a forest green background with white lettering that read “NAU LUMBERJACKS” above him. This version remained relatively unchanged until 2004 when it was updated to include more detail, such as adding yellow stars around his head and giving him facial features like eyes and eyebrows that gave him character while still keeping true to its original concept
As time went on further changes were made including introducing various color schemes such as blue or black backgrounds instead of green; however, none of these variations lasted long before being replaced by yet another redesign in 2009 which included elements from both previous versions but also added some new ones like flames surrounding parts of his body symbolizing strength & determination while also making sure he remained faithful to NAU's mascot identity Furthermore other minor tweaks were done over next few years including changing size/shape/color certain aspects so they better fit overall look & feel desired
By 2013 final version had been finalized which kept the same general idea but made slight modifications here there giving an even stronger sense of power behind the image – most notably the addition of three large axes within the circle at the center topmost layer (which now appears in all current merchandise). All combined these changes created an iconic visual representation of what NAU stands for hardworking individuals who are dedicated to achieving success no matter the odds stacked against them!
2020 - Present
The initials “NAU” in custom blue font and a mountain range in gold inside the letter “A” inside a gold and dark gold axe, also a wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in blue.
A new darker shade of blue.
2020 - Present
Blue initials “NAU” with yellow mountains inside the letter “A” and wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in blue.
A new darker shade of blue.
2020 - Present
Blue initials “NAU” with yellow mountains inside the letter “A.”
A new darker shade of blue.
2018 - 2020
The initials “NAU” in custom blue font and a mountain range in gold inside the letter “A” inside a gold and dark gold axe, also a wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in blue.
A new shade of gold.
2018 - 2020
Blue initials “NAU” with yellow mountains inside the letter “A” and wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in blue.
A new shade of gold.
2018 - 2020
Blue initials “NAU” with yellow mountains inside the letter “A.”
A new shade of gold.
2014 - 2018
The initials “NAU” in custom blue font and a mountain range in gold inside the letter “A” inside a gold and dark gold axe, also a wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in blue.
2014 - 2018
Blue initials “NAU” with yellow mountains inside the letter “A.”
2014 - 2018
Blue initials “NAU” with yellow mountains inside the letter “A” and wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in blue.
2005 - 2014
A blue with white and green trim initials “NAU” over a yellow, blue, and grey axe and a wordmark “LUMBERJACKS” in white, all on a blue background.
2005 - 2014
A blue with white and green trim initials “NAU” over a yellow, blue, and grey axe on a blue background.
2005 - 2014
A blue, grey, and black lumberjack holding a yellow, grey, and black ax blended with a green and white mountain range above the wordmark “NORTHERN ARIZONA” in blue with white and green trim, “UNIVERSITY” in white and “LUMBERJACKS” in yellow on a blue background.
2005 - 2014
A blue, grey, and black lumberjack holding a yellow, grey, and black ax above the initials “NAU” in blue with white and green trim on a blue background.
2005 - 2014
A blue, grey, and black lumberjack holding a yellow, grey, and black ax above a wordmark “NORTHERN ARIZONA” in blue with white and green trim, “UNIVERSITY” in white, and “LUMBERJACKS” in yellow on a blue background.
2005 - 2014
A blue with white and green trim wordmark “NAU” on a blue background.
2005 - 2013
A blue with white and green trim wordmark “NORTHERN ARIZONA” over a yellow, blue, and grey axe.
1976 - 1987
Connected initials “NAU” in blue.
1978 - 1987
A front-facing grinning lumberjack resting his left leg on a tree stump while holding an axe with the initials “NAU” in blue and “NAU” in blue on gold with the blue trim background.
1973 - 1983
A grinning lumberjack in lumberjack attire leaning on a stump holding an axe with the initials “NAU” in blue and white.
1968 - 1987
Custom initials “NAU” on a vertical axe in blue and gold.
