The veterans commission shall design the form of the Vietnam War medallion, medal, and the certificate and forward the approved designs to the adjutant general for distribution under sections 42.220 to 42.226. It is the intent of the general assembly to create statewide involvement in the design of these symbols in recognition of this historic endeavor. Therefore, in designing the forms, the veterans commission may solicit potential designs from elementary and secondary schools, veterans’ groups, civic organizations, or any other interested party, and may select the best design from among such solicited designs, or may select another design.