The City of Westfield Opens Second Annual Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest,
Hometown Heroes Presentation Submissions
Westfield, IN (September 9, 2025) — The City of Westfield is now accepting entries for its second Veterans Day Ceremony Poster & Essay Contest presented by Community Health. The contest—which was created to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans—is open to all students residing in Westfield or Washington Township, whether they attend a public, private, or home-based learning program.
“I’m proud to see our young people honor the brave men and women who served this nation in such a creative, heartfelt way,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “As a veteran, this day is deeply meaningful to me, and I’m grateful to live in a community that values and honors its veterans.”
POSTER CONTEST
Eligibility requirements:
- Open to students in grades Kindergarten through 6th
- Must live in the City of Westfield or Washington Township
Poster requirements:
- Poster size: 11" x 17"
- Theme: History and Significance of Veterans Day
- Include a strong visual element (e.g., soldier, flag)
- Content must be appropriate (no vulgar language or imagery)
Submission instructions:
- Submit online by clicking here or drop off at Westfield City Services: 2728 E. 171st Street before October 31
- If selected as a winner, physical posters will need to be dropped off at City Services to be on display/presented during the ceremony.
- Write the student’s full name, age, grade, and school on the back of the poster
- Include the parent or legal guardian’s first and last name, phone number, and email address with the poster (for artwork return)
One winner will be selected from each grade (kindergarten through 6th grade) and will receive a monetary prize, courtesy of Community Health. Winning posters will be displayed and presented during the ceremony.
ESSAY CONTEST
Eligibility requirements:
- Open to students in grades 7th through 12th
- Must live in the City of Westfield or Washington Township
Essay requirements:
- Must address the theme: History and Significance of Veterans Day
- Can be a short essay, poem, or other written format
- Content must be appropriate (no vulgar language or imagery)
Submission instructions:
- Submit online by clicking here or drop off at Westfield City Services: 2728 E. 171st Street before October 31
- Include the student’s full name, age, grade, and school
- Include the parent or legal guardian’s first and last name, phone number, and email address with the submission (for essay return)
One winner will be selected from each grade (7th – 12th grade) and will receive a monetary prize, courtesy of Community Health. Essay contest winners will have the opportunity to read their work aloud during the ceremony.
In addition to the contests, the City will feature the names and photos of residents who served in our armed services during the ceremony. If you or a veteran in your life would like to be included in this slideshow, please submit name, photograph, and service branch on our website at westfieldin.gov/veteransdayceremony or by clicking here.
The City of Westfield’s Veterans Day Ceremony, presented by Citizens Energy Group, will take place on Tuesday, November 11 at IMMI Conference Center (18880 East Street). Breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., leading into a meaningful ceremony featuring live performances, keynote speeches, a special gift for veterans, and more.
For more information, please contact the City of Westfield’s Communications Department at communications@westfield.in.gov.
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About the City of Westfield: Westfield is the fastest-growing city in Indiana and the sixth-fastest-growing city in the country. Westfield is home to more than 50,000 residents in Hamilton County, situated north of Indianapolis. The city is known for its 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus, connectivity to US-31 and State Road 32, and nationally recognized public schools.