2017 Poster Contest Announced

​The Sioux Center American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 and Sioux Center Wreaths Across America sponsor a poster contest for K-12 students each year. Posters must reflect the mission of Wreaths Across America as well as this year’s theme (mission: “Remember Honor Teach” – theme: “I'm an American!”).  Please do not use any other phrases.  Posters must be made on regular poster paper.  The size of the poster can range from 11” x 14” up to 22” x 28” only.  Mediums including paint, crayon, colored pencils, charcoal, magic markers, or whatever inspires the students can be used.

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Posters are judged based on the following criteria: 50% for universal appeal (layout), 30% for artistic ability (design and color), 10% for originality, and 10% for neatness.  The contest is divided into the following 4 divisions and prizes will be awarded for each division:
Division 1 - Grades K through 3
Division 2 - Grades 4 through 6
Division 3 - Grades 7 through 9
Division 4 - Grades 10 through 12
Division 5 - High School Digital Media

The deadline to submit poster entries is NOON on Monday, November 13, 2017 to the Sioux Center Public Library.  Please make sure the posters remain FLAT.  Please label the BACK of the poster with the student’s name, school, grade, and parent's names (do not attach).

​Thank you for helping our mission of Remember, Honor, Teach.