The Christophers Twenty-Third Annual Poster Contest for High School Students

Students in Grades 9 through 12 are invited to interpret our theme

You Can Make A Difference

in an original poster.

PRIZES: 1st Prize $1,000 2nd Prize $500 3rd Prize $250 Plus up to five Honorable Mention prizes of $100 each
DEADLINE: Posters must be postmarked by February 18, 2013. WINNERS ANNOUNCED: April 29, 2013 SEND ENTRIES TO: High School Poster Contest, THE CHRISTOPHERS, 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004 FOR MORE INFORMATION: youth@christophers.org www.christophers.org 888-298-4050

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. The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering. Posters must be 15 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: students name, mailing address, e-mail (if available), phone number, school, school address, teachers 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 posters protection. Entries must be postmarked by February 18, 2013. 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 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: Theres 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:

Its better to light one candle than to curse the darkness

2013 POSTER CONTEST ENTRY FORM Teachers: For your convenience, this form may be photocopied, completed and attached to the back of each poster.
Students Name ______________________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________ Town __________________________________ State_____ Zip _______ Home Phone_________________________________________________ E-mail (if available) ___________________________________________ Grade_________ School ______________________________________________________ Teachers Name ______________________________________________ School Address _______________________________________________ Town __________________________________ State_____ Zip _______

How did you find out about this contest? _______________________________________________________________________________________

Please copy this notice and share it with your colleagues and students.