Contact: Kayla Arnold, Director of Communications 

Email: karnold@westfield.in.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Veterans Day Ceremony Student Poster and Essay Contest

Westfield, IN (September 10, 2024) — The City of Westfield is pleased to announce the first annual Veterans Day Ceremony Poster & Essay Contest. This initiative was created to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans. The contest is open to all students in Westfield Washington Schools, private schools, and homeschools. However, the student must reside in Westfield or Washington Township. Submission deadline is October 25. Interested participants should review the contest requirements below.

POSTER CONTEST

Eligibility:

- Open to students in grades Kindergarten through 6th

- Must live in the City of Westfield or Washington Township

Requirements:

- Poster size: 11" x 17"

- Theme title to include: Honoring Service & Sacrifice

- Include a strong visual element (e.g., soldier, flag)

- Content must be appropriate (no vulgar language or imagery)

- Drop off at Westfield City Services: 2728 E. 171st Street

- Write the child's first and last name, age, and grade on the back of the poster

- Include the parent or guardian’s first and last name, phone number, and email address with the poster (for artwork return)

- One winner from each grade (K-6) will receive a monetary prize

- Posters will be displayed and presented during the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

ESSAY CONTEST

Eligibility:

- Open to students in grades 7th through 12th

- Must live in the City of Westfield or Washington Township

Requirements:

- Must address the theme: Honoring Service & Sacrifice

- Can be a short essay, poem, or other written format

- Content must be appropriate (no vulgar language or imagery)

- Submit by dropping off at Westfield City Services: 2728 E. 171st Street or by emailing communications@westfield.in.gov

- Include the student’s first and last name, age, and grade

- Include the parent or guardian’s first and last name, phone number, and email address with the submission (for essay return)

- One winner from each grade (7-12) will receive a monetary prize

- Winners will read their work during the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

If you have questions, please email 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.