The theme of the Lions year 2024-25 contest is

Together as One

To a young person, a dream isn't just a wish, hope, or desire — it's a path, a goal, an ambition. But achieving that dream takes hard work. So this year, we're asking young people to show how they'll turn their dream of a peaceful world into reality.

Peace Poster Contest Deadlines

Students ages 11, 12, or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate in the International Peace Poster Contest. Entries not meeting the following deadlines will be disqualified.

• October 1: Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies
  Sales Department at International Headquarters.

• November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest sponsored) to the district governor.

• December 1: Postmark deadline for a district governor to send one winning district poster & essay to The Multiple District Four Office in Santa Barbara.

• December 15: Postmark deadline for Multiple District Four to send one winning poster to the Brand & Creative Department at International Headquarters.

• February 1: International winners notified on or before this date.

Mailing address for posters:

PDG David Beeman
942 Birchwood Ct
Hanford, CA 93230

Lions club contests are encouraged in local schools sponsoring and organizing all youth participating in art and essay programs. Essay Youths aged 11-13 on November 15 are eligible to participate. They will have the opportunity to share their artistic vision for peace. The essay contest was created to offer an opportunity for visually impaired young people to express their feelings of peace.

Since its inception in 1988, millions of children around the world have participated in the contest. The MD4 poster winner will receive $500 and a Plaque, 2 Honorable Mentions will win $250 and a plaque, and all are invited, at their own expense, to receive this at the MD4 Convention where there will be a reception.

Learn more about the Peace Poster Contest.

https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/youth/peace-poster

Work with your fellow Lions, local schools and area families to identify young people who are interested in participating and who could benefit from this program. One grand prize winner will receive an award and US $5,000. Lions can offer an opportunity for visually impaired young people to express their feelings of peace through the written word. The MD4 winner will receive $250 and a Trophy and is invited, at their own expense, to receive this at the MD4 Convention and reception.

Learn more about the Essay Contest.

https://lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/youth/peace-poster