Soroptimist is pleased to announce the Woman of Influence Art Contest. This year’s contest invites boy and girl students, ages 4-18, to draw a real woman, not fictional, that has touched their hearts. The mission of the campaign is to recognize and praise women in our lives.
Winners will be announced Wednesday, November 16th, at the Soroptimist International of Fillmore Program Meeting. Winners will receive a gift card or cash prize.
Artwork will be judged in the following categories: Category 1: Ages 4-6; Category 2: Ages 7-9; Category 3: Ages 10-12; Category 4: Ages 13-15; Category 5: Ages 16-18.
Rules
Students must draw a real woman for the Soroptimist Woman of Influence Art Contest that has touched their hearts. Art can be created in any medium (pencil, paint, crayon, etc.). All artwork must be original. Work should be no larger than 11” by 14”. Students must glue or staple the art contest entry form to the bottom of their artwork. All sections must be complete. Artwork that does not have an attached entry form will be disqualified.
Submission Guidelines
Schools, teachers or parents must collect all artwork from students by Wednesday, November 9th. A member from Soroptimist will pick up the artwork from the classes or office that afternoon. Parents and residents of Fillmore may also drop off their artwork by November 9th to Jane David at 524 Sespe Avenue (Fillmore Police Department) by 4:30 P.M.
Deadline
Entries must be received by Wednesday, November 9th. Entries received after this date will be disqualified.
Judging
Members of Soroptimist International of Fillmore and the community will judge the entries. Soroptimist will announce the winners on Wednesday, November 16th.
Submissions become the property of Soroptimist and will not be returned. Soroptimist reserves the right to use submissions as promotional material.
Questions? Contact: Jane David at Jane.David@ventura.org, or Mrs. Herrera at magnoliares@aol.com. (805) 727-1145 or (805) 794-1900
Please call or email for a Soroptimist 2011 Woman of Influence Art Contest Entry Form and instructions.
Information about artwork.
The mission of the Woman of Influence Art Contest is to recognize and praise a woman that has touched your heart. Using the box below, please describe in 50 words or less how this woman has influenced your life. You may type or write your paragraph on a separate piece of paper and attach it to the box.
Winner Disbursements:
All winners receive gift cards from Yanni’s: Category 1: Ages 4 –6 $5. gift cards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; Category 2: Ages 7 – 9 $5. gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place; Category 3: Ages 10 – 12 $15. gift card 1st, $10. gift card 2nd, $5. gift card 3rd; Category 4: Ages 13 – 15 $15. gift card 1st, $10. gift card 2nd, $5. gift card 3rd; Category 5: Ages 16 – 18 $15. gift card 1st, $10. gift card 2nd, $5. gift card 3rd.
