The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest.
The theme for the poster is Revolutionary War Persons.
Deadline to submit posters is April 21st.
Posters must be delivered to Trudy Delhey at the County office (514 Glover Street, suite 220) by noon on April 21, 2017.
All posters must be two dimensional. No three dimensional entries will be allowed or accepted.
Posters may be submitted either on traditional poster board or thicker display board. The maximum size of the poster board is 22” x 28”.
Computer aided graphics designed material may be used on the posters. However, this material must be of original design. No commercially-produced or printed material such as clip art will be allowed.
Use of trademarked or copyrighted material will be grounds for disqualification.
All posters will be judged by the following criteria:
Does the poster express the annual theme?
Does the poster show originality by the student?
Does the poster show evidence of research?
Does the poster show artistic merit and creativity?
Does the poster accurately reflect the historical event?
Is the poster neat and visually pleasing?
The local winner will move to the State level.
National contest winners will be announced at the annual Youth Awards Luncheon during Congress.
National Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest Prizes:
First place blue rosette ribbon, $150 cash prize, and certificate
Second place red rosette ribbon, $100 cash prize, and certificate
Third place white rosette ribbon, $50 cash prize, and certificate