Mississippians will be getting a new standard license plate design beginning with January 2024 tag renewals after a new standard license plate designed by a Starkville resident has been approved, Gov. Tate Reeves announced in a press release Tuesday.
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The new design featuring a magnolia blossom was the result of a tag redesign campaign initiated in November 2022 by Gov. Tate Reeves. The winner is Leah Frances Eaton of Starkville.
“We had so many fantastic designs submitted that it was really tough to pick only one winner,” Reeves said. “The clear talent and creativity of Mississippians was well on display. We are excited to announce the new design and hope that drivers can enjoy showcasing it on road trips both near and far.” The 2022 tag redesign campaign for people to help redesign the state’s new standard license plate included the License Tag Commission, consisting of the governor, commissioner of revenue, state treasurer and attorney general. Submissions were accepted from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2022. After receiving over 400 submissions, a winner has been selected. Reeves thanked “every Mississippian who submitted a design for the contest,” in the press release.Mississippian who submitted a design.
