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​2025 C-U Optimist Club Poster Contest

Theme: "Exercise for Life: Be Healthier"
Who Can Enter?
The contest is open to all local students in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. There are two divisions: one for 3rd and 4th grades and another for 5th and 6th grades.
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What Are the Rules?
  • Posters must be 14” x 22” in size and can be vertical or horizontal.
  • Entries must be made with original artwork only. No computer-generated images, photos, or magazine cutouts are allowed.
  • Use dark colors for better visibility. Materials like markers, paints, crayons, and colored paper are recommended.
  • The poster must include the slogan "Exercise for Life: Be Healthier" clearly visible on the front. Illustrations should support this theme.
  • Each student may submit only one entry.
  • Posters with moving parts or layered elements will not be accepted.
​Prizes:
Local winners will be selected from each division:
  • 1st Place: $50 and a medallion
  • 2nd Place: $30 and a medallion or ribbon
  • 3rd Place: $20 and a medallion or ribbon
First-place winners from each division will advance to the district-level contest, where prizes are:
  • 1st Place: $125
  • 2nd Place: $100
  • 3rd Place: $75
All winners at both levels will receive recognition and awards.
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How to Submit Your Poster:
Posters should be turned in to the Champaign-Urbana Optimist Club by March 16, 2025. You can submit your entry by uploading a clear photo of your poster using the submission form below or contact our club to arrange for physical poster pick-up.
An entry form (available at the submission link) must accompany each submission and include the following details:
  • Student’s full name and phone number
  • Grade level
  • School name and teacher’s name

Local Contact Information:
For questions or more details about submission, please contact Tori Exum at [email protected]

Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by Saturday, March 16, 2025. Local winners will be announced by April 4, 2025, and will advance to the District Contest, where winners will be announced by April 12, 2025.

We can’t wait to see your creative ideas promoting health and exercise!

    poster contest entry form

    Max file size: 20MB
    Please contact [email protected] if you prefer to arrange for pick-up of your original poster.
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