High school students (Only students living in United States are eligible to enter) in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our 34th Annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference".

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Contest is NOW CLOSED, read contest rules below and Good Luck!

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      PRIZES:

• First Prize - $1,000

• Second Prize - $500

• Third Prize - $250

• Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each

 

How to enter High School Poster Contest:

• If you digitally created your poster, please submit it online below as a .jpg file.

• If you draw, paint or hand make your poster please mail to:

High School Poster Contest 

THE CHRISTOPHERS, 5 Hanover Square, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

• Any questions, please contact Youth Coordinator Sarah E. Holinski @ s.holinski@christophers.org

• Entries must be postmarked by February 16, 2024

 

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED: May 2, 2024

 

SEND ENTRIES TO: High School Poster Contest

THE CHRISTOPHERS, 5 Hanover Square, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

FOR MORE INFORMATION: s.holinski@christophers.org

www.christophers.org • 888-298-4050

 

*Note: If you have a digitally created poster, please submit online 

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• Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better.

•  Each poster must be the work of one student.

• Please follow the Christophers on Instagram @thechristophersnyc

• The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering.

• Posters must be 16 x 20 inches in size, including border or mat, if used.

• If charcoal, pastels or glitter are used, the poster must be either laminated or covered with clear plastic.

•  The following information must be included on the back of the poster: student’s name, mailing address, e-mail (if available), phone number, school, school address, teacher’s name and grade.

• Please do not include glass, tacks, staples or any other breakable or sharp objects with your entry.

• Flat shipping is recommended for the poster’s protection.

• Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit. Judges’ decisions are final.

• Winning entrants who are U.S. citizens or residents will be required to provide their Social Security Number before cash prizes of any amount over $600 can be awarded.

• All entries become the property of The Christophers. Posters Cannot Be Returned.

 

About THE CHRISTOPHERS: A nonprofit organization founded in 1945, The Christophers uses the media to spread two basic ideas: There’s nobody like you, and you can make a difference. This message, based on the concept of service to God and all humanity, is addressed to people of all faiths and of no particular faith. The Christopher motto is: “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”