By Shannon Lukens.
Routt County wants to see the best design for an “I Voted” sticker for the 2024 Presidential Election. It’s a contest for Routt County high school students. It has to be original artwork and nonpartisan, and include the words, “I Voted.” The rules are below.
Here’s Routt County Clerk and Recorder Jenny Thomas.
“We are very excited for the opportunity to feature one of our local students’ art on the “I voted” sticker for the 2024 Presidential Election. The Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s office is hosting a contest for Routt County high school and home school students, grades 9-12, to submit designs for an “I voted” sticker. The winning design will be included in all of the ballots that we send out, and will be available for registered voters who vote in person at the polling center in November. We can’t wait to see the designs that come in.”
Start drawing! Submissions are due by Friday, May 3.
Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Announces “I Voted” Sticker Contest
Routt County, CO, April 15, 2024 – The Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Elections Division invites all County high school students to submit their designs for Routt County’s new “I Voted” sticker for the 2024 Presidential Election. This contest is open to all Routt County students in grades 9-12.
“Whether you’re an aspiring artist or graphic designer, or you just love to express your creativity through drawing or illustration, we welcome your submission and we look forward to seeing what you’ll create!” says Mackenzie Gillespie, Routt County Election Coordinator.
The winner will be determined by a combination of popular vote in a democratic process within the Clerk and Recorder’s Office and the public of Routt County. The winning design will be included in mail ballot packets sent to all active registered voters in the County for the 2024 Presidential Election and will be available for voters who cast their votes at the Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC). The creator of the winning design will be featured in a County-issued press release and possible media coverage, and receive a $100 cash prize.
Contest Rules:
- All entrants must be a student enrolled in a Routt County high school or home school in grades 9-12
- All artwork submitted must be your own original work; no stock images or “borrowed” images may be used
- Artwork must be nonpartisan
- Entries must include the words “I Voted”; additional text is optional
- Entries may (but are not required to) include visual elements or language that are representative of Routt County, but space is limited, so focus on making a compelling design rather than trying to include a lot of text
- Entries may be hand drawn or digitally designed (specifications below)
- Entries may be used for social media and other marketing materials for Routt County
- All entries must be received by Friday, May 3
All entry details can be found online, as well as the submission form and template. Contact your school representative or MacKenzie Gillespie, Election Coordinator with any questions and/or to submit your entry.
Contact:
Mackenzie Gillespie, Election Coordinator