The competition aims to find a bright and festive design that can be used for the council's e-cards this year. Entries can depict either religious festivals or reflect general aspects of the season. Participants must be aged 11 or below and either live in or attend school within the borough. All submissions must be received by Friday 27 November.
The winning artist will receive a certificate and a £50 gift voucher. Two runners-up will each be awarded a certificate and a £25 gift voucher. A prize-giving ceremony, attended by the Mayor of Hertsmere, is scheduled to take place at the winner’s school in early December.
“"I know we have plenty of talented young artists in Hertsmere and this is a great opportunity for them to show off their creativity. I can’t wait to see what they can come up this year. I hope schools and the whole community get involved in this project and help us spread some cheeriness during the colder months."
Primary and junior schools across the borough will be invited to encourage participation. The winning design will be professionally reproduced by a graphic designer and featured on the council's website and social media channels.
Competition rules state that children must be 11 or under, live or attend school in Hertsmere, and designs should be no larger than A4. Entries can be created using pencil, pen and ink, paints, or crayons, and must be one-dimensional. Each entry must include the participant's full name, age, school, and a contact number. Submissions can be sent via email to seasonalcardcompetition@hertsmere.gov.uk or by post to Hertsmere Borough Council, Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD1 6WA.
