Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is inviting young Hoosiers to participate in an I Voted Sticker Contest.
The contest is a new way for children across the state to get involved in the election process. The 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, according to Morales’ office.
“Our ‘I Voted’ sticker is a symbol of pride for young Hoosiers to get involved in the election process. 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,” Morales in a statement on the contest. “I encourage parents and teachers to spread the word about the contest. I can’t wait to see the sticker designs Hoosier kids create!”
How to enter
The contest is open to all Indiana K-12 students. Participants must agree to the official rules and submit their design via email to [email protected] or on a printed official entry form sent in by mail. Submissions for the contest are due by Sept. 30.
Mailed entries should be sent to:
Indiana Secretary of State
I Voted Sticker Competition
200 W. Washington Street, Room 201
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Judging
The competition will be divided into three groups based on grade level. The submissions will be judged by a panel, including agency staff and Morales’ wife, who is an artist and a supporter of youth engagement, according to Morales’ office.
The first-place winning design from each grade level will be featured on stickers distributed to voters on Election Day, Nov. 5. First-place winners will be invited to meet with Morales 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, according to Morales’ office.
All winners will receive a certificate.
