Green Party of Suffolk
End Global Warming
2008 Poster Contest

The Green Party of Suffolk invites everyone to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to ending Global Warming by entering this poster contest. The contest will help us to achieve our goal of ending the Global Warming quickly.

There are 4 categories for entries:
     1: Fifth Grade and under
     2: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
     3: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
     4: Adult

The winners in each category will each receive a $25 prize. There is no entry fee. We hope you will participate in this worthwhile event and look forward to working with you!

Please read the poster contest rules carefully, as only posters that meet the contest rules will be considered.  All artwork submitted becomes the property of the Green Party of Suffolk, and may be reproduced.

[To download a copy of the rules and release form, select: PDF or Word.]

Eligibility: Everyone is eligible. Theme: End Global Warming

Poster Requirements: Posters must be the contestant's own original artwork. Copyrighted characters (such as Superman) or copyrighted clip art will not be accepted.

Materials: Contestants may use any media. Keep in mind most posters will likely be on public display, and should be easy to see or read.

Judging Procedure: Each poster must have the Release Form securely fastened to the back of the poster. A poster not accompanied by a completed Release Form will not be eligible for further judging.

The posters, with Release Forms, must be mailed or delivered by April 9, 2008 to:

Green Party of Suffolk
14 Robin Drive
Huntington, NY 11743

Judging Criteria:
     1. Clear message conveyed by the text and artwork;
     2. The poster theme listed above is addressed;
     3. Creativity, originality and artistic quality;
     4. Visual clarity - easily read.

The results of the contest will be announced at the Green Party of Suffolk Earth Day fundraiser. Attendance is not required.

Green Party of Suffolk Poster Contest Release Form

This form must secured fastened to the back of each poster

Contestant Name ________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City ____________________ State _______  Zip Code _________

Phone # ____________________________________

Email _______________________________________

Age ______      Grade ______

I hereby certify that this poster was created entirely by the contestant above and is the contestant’s original artwork and that there are no copyrighted images used.  I agree that it may be offered for public display or publication.  I understand that the poster becomes the property of the Green Party of Suffolk and may be reproduced. The only information that will be released is the contestant's name, age, and hometown. A parent or Guardian's signature is required for contestants under 18.

_____________________________ __________________________________
Signature of Contestant                           Signature of Parent or Guardian

_____________________________     ________________________________
Print Name                                                           Print Name

Date ________________________        Date ________________________