HOME PAGE M.D.410 COUNCIL DISTRICTS PROJECTS LIONS CLUBS LIONS RESOURCES LEONET SOUTH AFRICA LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
Web Navigation Buttons by Vista-Buttons.com v5.7

LIONS PEACE POSTER CONTEST

 

“Our World, Our Future”

Dear Lions

Wishing you all a very happy and Peaceful 2013!

The start of a New Year brings new opportunities for Lions and a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on our future is to participate in the International Peace Poster Contest.

In the words of John F Kennedy, “Children are the world’s most valued resource and it’s best hope for the future”.

The Peace Poster Contest is not just an exciting & fun project that will allow you to be creative and enthusiastic in your approach but one that will touch your heart and make you so glad you are a Lion...... believe me!

International has advised that the finalists for the 2012 contest, “Imagine Peace”, will be posted on the website on 25 January with the winner being announced at Lions Day UN on 1 February. We are rooting for our entrant, Thokozane Masanabo, and trust that his poster will be recognised. What an achievement that will be for this young man who has already come so far.

The theme for the 2013 contest is “Our World, Our Future”.

Here are just a few tips to help get Clubs started:-

  • Ask a Club member to take on the project and form a committee if necessary.

  • Make a list of local schools and youth groups in the area. Be creative in your thinking – the contest is not just open to schools.

  • Make initial contact with the principal and/or art teacher and ask them to include the contest in the curriculum. This can be done over the phone or by making a quick visit to the school. Remember personal contact is always the best option.

  • Deliver the contest and discuss how you can assist and be involved. Most schools/ groups welcome a visit by Lions.

  • There are a number of DVD’s and pictures that can be shown to the students. Please contact me if you would like a copy.

  • Agree on a budget for the project with your Club. Remember to include the number of entries you would like to sponsor (One kit equals one entry); sponsorship of paper and/or art supplies as well as a local prize giving function.

  • Once you have your local schools/youth groups on board, please communicate the theme with the children as soon as possible and encourage them to take a bit of time to think what the theme means to them so that their poster can be meaningful, both to themselves and to those who see it.

  • Encourage Leo Clubs to get involved. This is a great project that our young leaders can run with. Perhaps your club could sponsor the project and let them find and work with the artists.

  • The contest makes a great Zone project and can allow for bigger and better coverage in terms of number of schools; prizes; prize giving function and PR. It could also make obtaining sponsorship from local companies easier.

Information and contest rules are listed below for your convenience.

I am available and eager to assist you in any way that I can so please contact me if you would like some help or would just like to bounce your ideas around.

Now is the time to get active and get involved. Please don’t wait until it’s too late.


The International Peace Poster contest was created in 1988 by Lions Clubs International to create and foster a spirit of understanding amongst people of the world. The contest gives young people from all over the world an opportunity to artistically convey their vision of peace.

Competition Rules

  • The contest is open to students who will be 11, 12 or 13 on November 15th, 2013. Eligible birth dates will therefore be between 16th November 1999 to 15th November 2002.

  • Artwork must be on correctly sized paper. No larger than 600mm by 500mm and no smaller than 550mm by 330mm. Please note that A3 paper does not meet the requirements.

  • Only one entry per student, with each entry being their original creation.

  • All types of media are accepted. Note : Chalk, charcoal and pastel entries should be sealed with a fixative spray so as to prevent smearing.

  • Do not laminate or frame entries.

  • Three dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing is allowed to be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork. No glitter to be put on the artwork.

  • The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster is not permitted in any language.

  • The artist’s full name, full date of birth and school name must be written clearly on the BACK of the poster. Learners first name then surname (ie Jacob Zuma)

  • A three or four line (maximum 40 words) message to be written on the back of the poster. This message is to be written in student’s own words, explaining how the elements in their poster were motivated by this year’s theme.

  • Do not fold or roll artworks as this can damage them.

Over and above having to comply with the contest rules, posters will be judged on the following:

- How the posters apply and convey the theme (ie. content)
- Originality
- Use of colour. Boldness, brightness
- Neatness & skillfulness
- Creativity

NB : If learners are working on their art at home, please encourage them to take good care of their poster and keep it clean. Posters should be transported in plastic bags to protect them. By the end of the competition the poster will be handled by quite a few different hands so care at all times is important.

Further information on the Peace Poster contest can be viewed at

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/youth-programs/peace-poster-contest/index.php


INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST 2012-2013

“Imagine Peace” 

The results of the Multiple District level of the Peace Poster contest were announced at the 2nd Council meeting on Saturday 17th November. The four posters were judged by a panel of three independent artists who scored the posters on Interpretation of the Theme; Originality and Artistic Merit.

Fourth Place

 Zaahira Khan, Umkomaas Primary. 

Sponsored by Scottburgh Lions, District 410-C

 “Peace begins with you.”

 

Third Place

 Jin-Ree Lee, Somerset West Primary. 

Sponsored by Strand Lions, District 410-A

 “The world should be a place where only happy things take place; where a better life is created for children.”

 

Second Place

Johane Strydom, St Marks Primary. 

Sponsored by St Croix Lions Club, District 410-D

“No fighting, no tears, everyone is happy and smiling.”

 

First Place

 Thokosane Masanabo, John Wesley Community Centre. 

 Sponsored by Benoni van Rhyn Lions Club, District 410-B

“This is about a boy who is looking for peace in his home.  He is pulling the walls of his house in order to get peace from outside because he couldn’t find it at home and he is from a poor home.”

 

 

I am sure you join me in wishing Thokosane all the best as his poster goes through to the International level of judging.

Thank you for all the effort and hard work you have put into this portfolio thus far. 

District Chairpersons for the Peace Poster Contest are:-

 

Top of Page

Copyright © 2004 - All Rights Reserved (LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL)

Last updated on January 25, 2013