Young artists ages 9-18 living in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia Counties are invited to participate in the sixth annual poster contest to celebrate National Health Center Week (August 11-17, 2013). The contest theme is: “Community Health Centers: Connecting Neighborhoods to Healthcare.”
First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in two age groups: 9-13 and 14-18. Prizes include gift cards in the amount of $250 (first place), $150 (second place), and $100 (third place). In addition to the top prize winners, 15-20 finalists will be selected. All prize winners and finalists and their families will be invited to an awards ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall on August 15 at 2:30 pm.
All posters must be submitted by July 19. Contest rules, entry forms, fact sheets about health centers, and additional information are available here or by calling 215-567-8001, x3026. Like our facebook page to see contest winners and finalists from past years, get updated info about the contest, and participate in online voting.
The contest is organized by the Health Federation of Philadelphia on behalf of its fourteen member community health centers and generously sponsored by Health Partners. Posters can be dropped off at the Health Federation or any member community health center site. For locations, go to our map or call 215-567-8001, x3026.