Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales recently invited young Hoosiers to participate in the “I Voted” Sticker Contest, an opportunity for children across the state to get involved in the election process.
This contest encourages creativity and civic engagement by challenging students to design “I Voted” stickers that will be handed out to voters at polls in November.
How to Enter: The contest is open to all Indiana students. Participants must agree to the official rules and submit their design via email ([email protected] ) or on a printed official entry form sent in by mail. Submissions for the contest are due by Sept. 30.
Mailing Address:
Indiana Secretary of State
I Voted Sticker Competition
200 W. Washington Street, Room 201
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Judging: The submissions will be judged by a panel, including agency staff and Morales’ wife, who is an artist and a supporter of youth engagement.
The competition will be divided into three groups based on grade level: kindergarten to third grade, fourth grade to eighth grade, and 9th to 12th grade.
“Our ‘I Voted’ sticker is a symbol of pride for young Hoosiers to get involved in the election process,” Morales said in a news release. “By inviting children to design stickers, we’re not only encouraging their creativity, also helping them learn about the importance of voting and civic engagement at a young age. I encourage parents and teachers to spread the word about the contest. I can’t wait to see the sticker designs Hoosier kids create.”
The winning design from each grade level will be featured on stickers distributed to voters on Election Day, Nov. 5. The winners also will be invited to meet with orales in the Statehouse. Second- and third-place winners from each grade level will receive social media recognition and be featured on the Indiana Secretary of State’s website at in.gov/sos/.
All winners will receive a certificate.
For details on the contest and guidelines visit the Indiana Secretary of State’s website. Only one entry per student is permitted.