2025–2026 Theme: “Together As One”
What is it?
Each year, over 375,000 kids aged 11 to 13 around the world participate in this inspiring art contest. It’s a chance for students to show their vision of peace through creativity and color.
Why join?
The contest encourages young people to express how kindness, unity, and peace can make the world a better place — all through their own artwork.
Important Dates:
• January 15 – Contest kits available
• October 1 – Last day to order kits
• November 15 – Submit your club’s winning entry to the district
• November 17 – Judging at District 16 J Cabinet Meeting (arrive 30 minutes early to view the entries)
Who can enter?
Any student who is 11, 12, or 13 years old as of November 15, 2026.
Where to send entries:
Please send all posters to our District Peace Poster Chair:
Amanda Hon
917-805-8040
amandayhon106@gmail.com
Order Information:
Kits Available: January 15
Order Deadline: October 1
You can order a digital kit (instant download) or a physical kit delivered by mail.
Each kit includes:
• Club & school guides
• Flyers
• Winner’s sticker
• Certificates for participants
Available in 12 languages.
Order at: lionsclubs.org/peaceposter
Winners will get a prize from the district and the first prize winner will get a chance to compete in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. The grand prize for LCI will be a $5000 cash prize and an invitation to attend a major LCI event. In addition to the grand prize, 23 merit award winners will each receive $500 cash prize for their achievements.
Let’s encourage our youth to imagine a world where we all come Together As One!
Please let me know if there’s any questions.
Thank You