Showcase Your Creativity
Lions Clubs International sponsors contests to promote friendly competition.
Entry Form For official entry form and contest rules, view our International Contest Rules (PR-763). All entries for the contest are due to International Headquarters by May 1.
In 1972, Lions Clubs International made a commitment to protecting the environment. As part of that commitment, we launched the Environmental Photo Contest to showcase the beauty of nature and to raise awareness for the environment.
Entry Guidelines Lions can enter photographs of their environment in one of the following five categories:
The theme of the 2011-12 Peace Poster Contest is "Children Know Peace." Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, are eligible to participate.
Promoting the Arts Each year's contest consists of an original theme incorporating peace. Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon, pencil and paint, to express the theme. The works created are unique and express the young artists' life experiences and culture.
Spreading Peace and International Understanding Twenty-four international finalists are selected each year, representing the work of more than 350,000 young participants worldwide. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, the media and exhibits around the world.
Judging Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.
Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.
Awards International winners will be notified on or before February 1.
Lions Clubs International
Contest Rules
All Contests
1. All contests are judged by members of the Public
Relations Committee of the International Board of
Directors at the Lions International Convention.
2. All contest winners are announced at the Lions
International Convention and published in LION
Magazine.
3. Entries become property of Lions Clubs International
Headquarters and cannot be returned. Lions Clubs
International may use entries in any way deemed
suitable.
4. The Public Relations and Communications Division
at International Headquarters mails awards to all
winners by September 1 following the Lions
International Convention.
5. The decisions of the judges are final.
I. International Newsletter (Bulletin) Contest
Awards: First place plaque
Four honorable mention certificates
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs and
districts. (Not multiple districts.) The above listed
awards will be presented in each category.
2. Lions clubs must submit two copies of the same
issue of its best club bulletin.
3. Districts must submit two copies of the same issue
of its single best bulletin. Districts producing
newsletters for more than one purpose or project
must select only one for submission. (Only the first
eligible district bulletin contest entry received by the
Public Relations and Communications Division at
International Headquarters will be considered by the
judges.)
4. Newsletters must be mailed to the Public Relations
and Communications Division at International
Headquarters to arrive by May 1 of the year in which
they’ll be judged at the Lions International
Convention. Official entry form must accompany
entry.
5. Newsletters will be judged for the quality of content,
page layout, publication design and production.
II. International Trading Pin Contest
Awards: First place plaque
One honorable mention certificate
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs, districts
and multiple districts. The above listed awards will
be presented in each category
2. All clubs, districts and multiple districts must have
purchased pins from a duly authorized licensee of
the Club Supplies Division of International
Headquarters. (Complete information is available
through this division at headquarters.)
3. All pins are to be made for the purpose of trading,
not resale. Any evidence that pins are being sold will
automatically disqualifies them from competition.
4. The Club Supplies Division will secure and retain
two samples of all convention trading pins from the
manufacturer. Club Supplies personnel will then give
one sample of each pin to the Public Relations and
Communications Division for automatic entry into the
trading pin contest.
5. Only pins received by May 1 will be judged at that
year’s Lions International Convention.
6. Pins will be judged on quality of design,
attractiveness and originality. All pin entries must
display the Lions emblem as part of the design.
III. International Friendship Banner Contest
Awards: First place plaque
One honorable mention certificate
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs and
districts. (Not multiple districts.) The above listed
awards will be presented in each category.
2. Only banners purchased during the current fiscal
year through a duly authorized licensee or the Club
Supplies Division will be eligible. (Complete
information is available from this division at
headquarters.)
3. All banners are to be made for the purpose of
exchange only, not for resale.
4. Prior to the Lions International Convention, the Club
Supplies Division shall get one sample of all banners
ordered through Lions Clubs International and will
request all authorized licensees to provide one
sample of all banners produced for clubs and
districts for judging in the contest. The Club Supplies
Division will then deliver one sample of each banner
to the Public Relations and Communications
Division for entry into the contest.
5. Only banners received by May 1 will be judged at
that year’s Lions International Convention.
6. Banners will be judged on quality of design,
attractiveness and originality. All banner entries
must display the Lions emblem as part of the design.
IV. International Web Site Contest
Awards: First place plaque
Two honorable mention certificates
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs, districts and
multiple districts. The above listed awards will be
presented in each category.
2. All clubs, districts and multiple districts must submit a
sample hard copy consisting of 10 to 20 pages of their
Web site and include the URL on the Official Contest
Registration Form.
3. Entries must be mailed to the Public Relations and
Communications Division at International Headquarters to
arrive by May 1 of the year in which they’ll be
judged at the Lions International Convention.
Official entry form must accompany entry.
4. Web sites will be judged for quality of content and
design.
ENTRIES IN THE NEWSLETTER (BULLETIN) AND WEB SITE CONTESTS
MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW:
OFFICIAL CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM
Please Type or Print Clearly
Entry Level: Lions club District Multiple District
(Circle one)
Club Name (if club entry) ____________________________________________________ District
State/Province___________________________ Country________________________ Multiple District ___ ________
URL Address (for Web Site Contest):
Entering Contest: Newsletter (Bulletin) Web Site
(Circle one)
Name _________________________________________________________________
Street
City _________________________________________ State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code _______________________________ Country
Phone:_______________________________________ Fax:
E-Mail: _____________________________________
Lions Clubs International, Public Relations and Communications Division, 300 W 22ND STREET, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-8842
USA • www.lionsclubs.org
PR 763 10/09
- Lions Clubs International Contest gives Lions the chance to showcase their hard work and creativity in four categories: Newsletter (Bulletin), Trading Pin, Friendship Banner and Web Site.
- Newsletter (Bulletin)
- Trading Pin
- Friendship Banner
- Web site
Entry Form For official entry form and contest rules, view our International Contest Rules (PR-763). All entries for the contest are due to International Headquarters by May 1.
- Lions Environmental Photo Contest allows every Lion (from a club in good standing) to enter a photograph that showcases the beauty of nature. All registered attendees vote for their favorites during our International Convention.
In 1972, Lions Clubs International made a commitment to protecting the environment. As part of that commitment, we launched the Environmental Photo Contest to showcase the beauty of nature and to raise awareness for the environment.
Entry Guidelines Lions can enter photographs of their environment in one of the following five categories:
- Animal life
- Plant life
- Urban or natural landscape
- Weather phenomenon
- Special theme: Beacon of Hope for the Environment
- Photos of Lions in action implementing an environmental project.
- Lions International Peace Poster Contest provides youths aged 11-13 the opportunity to share their artistic vision for peace. Since its inception in 1988, millions of children in 75 countries have participated in the contest.
The theme of the 2011-12 Peace Poster Contest is "Children Know Peace." Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, are eligible to participate.
Promoting the Arts Each year's contest consists of an original theme incorporating peace. Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon, pencil and paint, to express the theme. The works created are unique and express the young artists' life experiences and culture.
Spreading Peace and International Understanding Twenty-four international finalists are selected each year, representing the work of more than 350,000 young participants worldwide. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, the media and exhibits around the world.
Judging Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.
Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.
Awards International winners will be notified on or before February 1.
- One international grand prize winner will receive a trip to a special award ceremony with the sponsoring club president and two family members at Lions Day with the United Nations (subject to change). During the ceremony, the winning artist will receive an engraved plaque and a cash prize of US$5,000.
- Each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement.
Lions Clubs International
Contest Rules
All Contests
1. All contests are judged by members of the Public
Relations Committee of the International Board of
Directors at the Lions International Convention.
2. All contest winners are announced at the Lions
International Convention and published in LION
Magazine.
3. Entries become property of Lions Clubs International
Headquarters and cannot be returned. Lions Clubs
International may use entries in any way deemed
suitable.
4. The Public Relations and Communications Division
at International Headquarters mails awards to all
winners by September 1 following the Lions
International Convention.
5. The decisions of the judges are final.
I. International Newsletter (Bulletin) Contest
Awards: First place plaque
Four honorable mention certificates
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs and
districts. (Not multiple districts.) The above listed
awards will be presented in each category.
2. Lions clubs must submit two copies of the same
issue of its best club bulletin.
3. Districts must submit two copies of the same issue
of its single best bulletin. Districts producing
newsletters for more than one purpose or project
must select only one for submission. (Only the first
eligible district bulletin contest entry received by the
Public Relations and Communications Division at
International Headquarters will be considered by the
judges.)
4. Newsletters must be mailed to the Public Relations
and Communications Division at International
Headquarters to arrive by May 1 of the year in which
they’ll be judged at the Lions International
Convention. Official entry form must accompany
entry.
5. Newsletters will be judged for the quality of content,
page layout, publication design and production.
II. International Trading Pin Contest
Awards: First place plaque
One honorable mention certificate
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs, districts
and multiple districts. The above listed awards will
be presented in each category
2. All clubs, districts and multiple districts must have
purchased pins from a duly authorized licensee of
the Club Supplies Division of International
Headquarters. (Complete information is available
through this division at headquarters.)
3. All pins are to be made for the purpose of trading,
not resale. Any evidence that pins are being sold will
automatically disqualifies them from competition.
4. The Club Supplies Division will secure and retain
two samples of all convention trading pins from the
manufacturer. Club Supplies personnel will then give
one sample of each pin to the Public Relations and
Communications Division for automatic entry into the
trading pin contest.
5. Only pins received by May 1 will be judged at that
year’s Lions International Convention.
6. Pins will be judged on quality of design,
attractiveness and originality. All pin entries must
display the Lions emblem as part of the design.
III. International Friendship Banner Contest
Awards: First place plaque
One honorable mention certificate
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs and
districts. (Not multiple districts.) The above listed
awards will be presented in each category.
2. Only banners purchased during the current fiscal
year through a duly authorized licensee or the Club
Supplies Division will be eligible. (Complete
information is available from this division at
headquarters.)
3. All banners are to be made for the purpose of
exchange only, not for resale.
4. Prior to the Lions International Convention, the Club
Supplies Division shall get one sample of all banners
ordered through Lions Clubs International and will
request all authorized licensees to provide one
sample of all banners produced for clubs and
districts for judging in the contest. The Club Supplies
Division will then deliver one sample of each banner
to the Public Relations and Communications
Division for entry into the contest.
5. Only banners received by May 1 will be judged at
that year’s Lions International Convention.
6. Banners will be judged on quality of design,
attractiveness and originality. All banner entries
must display the Lions emblem as part of the design.
IV. International Web Site Contest
Awards: First place plaque
Two honorable mention certificates
1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs, districts and
multiple districts. The above listed awards will be
presented in each category.
2. All clubs, districts and multiple districts must submit a
sample hard copy consisting of 10 to 20 pages of their
Web site and include the URL on the Official Contest
Registration Form.
3. Entries must be mailed to the Public Relations and
Communications Division at International Headquarters to
arrive by May 1 of the year in which they’ll be
judged at the Lions International Convention.
Official entry form must accompany entry.
4. Web sites will be judged for quality of content and
design.
ENTRIES IN THE NEWSLETTER (BULLETIN) AND WEB SITE CONTESTS
MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW:
OFFICIAL CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM
Please Type or Print Clearly
Entry Level: Lions club District Multiple District
(Circle one)
Club Name (if club entry) ____________________________________________________ District
State/Province___________________________ Country________________________ Multiple District ___ ________
URL Address (for Web Site Contest):
Entering Contest: Newsletter (Bulletin) Web Site
(Circle one)
Name _________________________________________________________________
Street
City _________________________________________ State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code _______________________________ Country
Phone:_______________________________________ Fax:
E-Mail: _____________________________________
Lions Clubs International, Public Relations and Communications Division, 300 W 22ND STREET, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-8842
USA • www.lionsclubs.org
PR 763 10/09
