Promoting the Arts
Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon,
pencil and paint, to express a different theme about peace each year.
The works vary greatly and reflect the young artists life experiences
and culture.
Spreading Peace and International Understanding
Judges from the art, media, youth development and humanitarian communities select
24 international finalists representing the more than 350,000 children who participate
annually. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, social media, news outlets and
traveling exhibits.

Peace Poster Contest Judging
Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.
Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and
international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and
media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.

Peace Poster Contest Awards
International winners will be notified on or before February 1.
One international grand prize winner will receive US$5,000 and a trip to a special award
ceremony with the sponsoring club president and two family members at Lions Day
with the United Nations (subject to change). Each of the 23 merit award winners will
receive a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement.

Peace Poster Contest Past Winners
Past Peace Poster Contest grand prize winners have come from Brazil, Guadeloupe.
Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Martinique, Peru,
Philippines, South Africa, Multiple District 300 Taiwan. Thailand, Turkey and the United
States.

Peace Poster Contest Participant Information
To learn more about the Lions international Peace Poster Contest, please View our
brochure, contest rules and deadlines, call 630-203-3812 or contact the Lions Clubs
Audio Visuals & Events Department.

PEACE ESSAY CONTEST

International Peace Essay Contest created to give an opportunity for
visually impaired young people to express their feelings of peace, the
The International Essay Contest is a staple of Lions clubs around the world.
Lions work with 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.
The theme of the 2025-2026 Essay Contest is “Together As One”.
When we come together, we can do amazing things. This year, we’re
inviting students around the world to envision what can happen when a
diverse group of people unite around a common cause or goal.
Imagineaworld where we all come together as one!

Contest Guidelines
Students who are visually impaired, ages 11,12 or 13 on November 15, are
eligible to participate. Each essay must be submitted with a completed
entry form. Essays must be no longer than 500 words in length, submitted
in English, typed in black ink and double-spaced.