CHILD & FAMILY AWARENESS MONTH
STEERING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES
An Elementary School Student Creative Poster/Slogan
Contest
On the subject of
“A FAMILY IS …”
PURPOSE: Child abuse prevention through education and public awareness.
ELIGIBILITY:
 Any student in Summit County enrolled in an elementary school in grades K through 5.
 Each participating school will submit contest entries by Friday, January 29, 2016 directly to:
Summit County Children Services
264 S. Arlington Street
Akron, Ohio 44306
ATTN: Lisa Hamilton-Green
TOPIC:
 Students should design a poster completing the phrase, “A Family is …” e.g. “A Family is Having
Fun Together.” The poster and slogan should depict positive family life, values and activities. The
slogan must be original. Use of a previous winning slogan will make the entry ineligible.
 Previous winning slogans the grand prize winning student’s school are:
1989 “A Family is Hugs – Not Slugs”
1990 “A Family is Forever”
1991 “A Family is Togetherness”
1992 “A Family is a Season that Never Ends” (Fairlawn Elementary School)
1993 “A Family is a Blooming Garden” (Fairlawn Elementary School)
1994 “A Family is a Connection of Protection” (Our Lady of the Elms Elementary)
1995 “A Family is Glue for the Pieces of Life” (St. Vincent Grade School)
1996 “A Family is a Light at the End of the Tunnel” (St. Augustine School)
1997 “A Family is a Garden of Love” (King School)
1998 “A Family is a Knot You Can’t Untie” (Miller South School)
1999 “A Family is a Torch of Love that Never Burns Out” (Miller South School)
2000 “A Family is a Firm Foundation” (Hatton School)
2001 “A Family is Love You Can Bank On” (St. Martha School)
2002 “A Family is a Strong Bridge to the Future” (Seton Catholic School)
2003 “A Family is What Colors Our World” (King Elementary School)
2004 “A Family is a Fountain of Love” (Miller South School)
2005 “A Family is a Guiding Light” (Cottage Grove Elementary School)
2006 “A Family is a Movie with a Happy Ending” (Smith Elementary School)
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
“A Family is the Marshmallows in the Hot Chocolate of Life” (Miller South School)
“A Family is the Needle and Thread that SEWS Us Together” (King Elementary
School)
“A Family is a Compass that Directs You Throughout Life” (Miller South School)
“A Family is the Frosting on the Cupcake of Life” (Miller South School)
“A Family is the Spice of Life” (Miller South School)
“A Family is Shoes that Walk Me Through Life” (Miller South School)
"A Family is Timeless" (Erwine Intermediate School)
“ A Family is a Tool That Can Fix Everything” (Seton Catholic School)
“A Family is a Key to Open Every Door” (Seton Catholic School)
“ A Family is an Apple that’s Great to the Core” (Schumacher CLC)
GUIDELINES:
 Use any media on 11”x 17” or 12”x18” white drawing paper.
 Entries must include a slogan completing the phrase, “A Family is …” and an illustrated drawing
that supports the slogan. Please make sure words are spelled correctly.
 Submit only eligible entries; entries must be completed with a slogan and drawing.
 ENTRIES CANNOT HAVE STUDENTS’ NAMES ON THE FRONT. Please include the student’s
first and last name, student’s grade, school name, address and phone number and the teacher’s
name on the back of the entry. NOTE: See Additional Information (below) regarding special
Student Identification Labels that are available.
 Submit the 10 best posters from grades K-3 and the 10 best posters from grades 4-5 (for a
total of 20 per school).
 DO NOT: laminate or mount posters nor have the whole class use the same slogan.
 Posters will be judged upon:
 Originality and Creativity
 Overall concept (how well the slogan and drawing relate to one another)
 How well it illustrates positive family life
 ALL JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL!!
AWARDS & PRIZES:
 All entrants will receive a Certificate of Participation in the contest.
 Honorable Mention winners will also be selected. Winners will receive a check, medallion, and
Achievement Certificate.
 One (1) Grand Prize Winner will also be selected. This winner will receive a check, medallion,
trophy and Achievement Certificate. NOTE: The Grand Prize winner's poster and slogan will be
used as the theme for the 30th Annual Child & Family Awareness Month in 2017.
 All winners and their families will be invited to an Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Time, location and other details will be identified at a later date.
 Winning entries will be on display throughout the month of April at the Akron-Summit County Public
Library; they will be returned to the winners in May. All other entries will be returned after the
winners have been selected.
 The GRAND PRIZE winning poster will become the property of Summit County Children Services
for one (1) year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Building Principals will determine the extent of a school’s participation (number of students,
classes, selection committee, etc.).
ENTRIES CANNOT HAVE STUDENTS NAME ON THE FRONT. Student Identification Labels
should be securely attached to the back of the poster. DO NOT put any identification information
on the front of the poster. Labels are available by contacting Summit County Children Services at
(330) 379-2090.
SCHOOLS MUST PREPARE AND MAINTAIN A LIST OF ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE
CONTEST, SO RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES CAN BE PROVIDED WHEN YOU DELIVER
YOUR ENTRIES ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 29, 2016 TO SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDREN
SERVICES, 264 S. ARLINGTON STREET, AKRON, OHIO 44306.
Children of Summit County Children Services’ employees are not eligible for prizes, but may enter
the contests and receive a Certificates of Participation. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more
information Child & Family Awareness Month and the Creative Contests, contact Summit County
Children Services at (330) 379-2090 or by email at [email protected].