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Peace Poster Contest
The Lions International Peace Poster Contest is an annual art competition encouraging young people aged 11–13 to express their vision of peace through creativity. Lions clubs sponsor the contest in local schools and youth groups, giving young people the chance to be recognised at local, district, and international levels.
2025–26 Contest Theme
"Together As One"
Inviting young people to imagine a world where people of every culture and background live together peacefully.Contact Heather for all District 201N1 Peace Poster enquiries, kit distribution, and submission guidance.
heather.battle@lions201n1.au · 0417 843 527 · Macksville Lions Club
Key dates 2025–26
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 15 January | Contest kits go on sale — order via Lions Australia Shop or LCI online |
| 1 October | Deadline to purchase kits from LCI / Lions Australia Shop |
| 15 November | Club postmark deadline — send one winning poster per contest sponsored to the District Governor |
| 1 December | District Governor postmark deadline — send winning district poster to Multiple District |
| 15 December | Multiple District Council Chairperson postmark deadline — send winning poster to LCI Headquarters |
| By 1 February | International winners notified |
Contest details
Eligibility
- Children aged 11, 12, or 13
- Age is as of 15 November in the contest year
- Sponsored through a Lions club in a school or youth group
- One entry per participant per year
Artwork requirements
- Size: minimum 33 × 50 cm, maximum 50 × 60 cm
- Any medium — drawing, painting, mixed media
- Digitally created art is not accepted
- Do not mat, frame, or laminate
- Chalk, charcoal and pastel must be sealed with fixative spray
Judging criteria
- Originality
- Artistic merit
- Expression of the theme
Prizes
- Grand Prize: US$5,000 + trip to award ceremony at the United Nations
- Up to 23 merit awards: US$500 each
- Winning posters displayed at LCI Convention worldwide
- Certificates for all participants
Ordering a contest kit
One kit is required for each contest sponsored. Kits contain all the materials needed to run the contest in a school or youth group, including rules, promotional material, and participant certificates.
★ Peace Essay Contest — for visually impaired young people
The Peace Essay Contest runs alongside the Peace Poster Contest and is designed specifically to give visually impaired young people aged 11–13 the opportunity to express their vision of peace. One grand prize winner receives US$5,000.
Lions clubs work with local schools and families to identify young people who would benefit from and enjoy this program. Learn more on the Lions Australia website ↗