International Peace Poster Contest

For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity.

International Peace Poster Contest Coordinator

Dr. Nia MacKay
(972) 697-3521
Email Peace Poster/Essay Contests Coordinator
5051 Berridge Lane,
Dallas, TX 75227-2749

Theme for the Current Year

The theme of the 2026-2027 Peace Poster Contest is

“Harmony in Humanity”

When we treat each other with respect and kindness, peace can flourish.
This year, we invite young people to imagine a world where people of every
culture and background live together peacefully — celebrating differences,
finding common ground and creating true harmony in humanity.

Eligibility and Deadlines

Students ages 11, 12 or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate in the International Peace Poster Contest. Entries not meeting the following deadlines will be disqualified.

January 15: Kits go on sale from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.
October 1: Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.
November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest sponsored) to the district governor.
December 1: Postmark deadline for a district governor to send one winning district poster to multiple district council chairperson.
December 1: Postmark deadline for a district governor not belonging to a multiple district to send one winning poster to the Brand and Marketing Strategy Department at International Headquarters.
December 1: Postmark deadline for a club not belonging to a district to send one winning entry to the Brand and Marketing Strategy Department at International Headquarters.
December 15: Postmark deadline for the multiple district council chairperson to send one winning poster to the Brand and Marketing Strategy Department at International Headquarters.
February 1: International winners notified on or before this date.

Click HERE For More Information

2021-2021 Peace Poster Contest Winners

1st place from District 2-E2 - Nadia Bui, 13yr old 8th grader from Arlington Classics Academy, sponsored by the Pantego Lions Club

2nd place - District 2-X1 - Nysa Karia - 12yr old 7th grader from Coppell MS West, sponsored by Lions Club of Coppell

3rd Place - District 2-S5 - Jaci Lockett - 13yr old 8th grader from Bellville Jr HS, sponsored by the Bellville Lions Club

Other Contestants

District 2-T2 - sponsored by Shallowater Lions Club

District 2-T3 - Karla Lucero - sponsored by El Paso Five Points Lions Club

District 2-E1 - Maya Heatly - Sponsored by the Vernon Lions Club

District 2-X2 - Rafael Calderon - sponsored by the Mt Pleasant Lions Club

District 2-X3 - Amelia Holden - Sponsored by the Gatesville Lions Club

District 2-A1 - Jennifer Partlow - Sponsored by the Big Springs Centennial Lions Club

District 2-A2 - Brianna Jones - Sponsored by the San Antonio Hill Country Retreat Lions Club

District 2-A3 - Yelitza Cano - Sponsored by the CC Women's Lions Club

District 2-S1 - Allie Broussard - Sponsored by the Orange Lions Club

District 2-S2 - Vincent Luong - Sponsored by by Katy Lions Club

District 2-S3 - Elizabeth York - Sponsored by the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club

District 2-S4 - Bria Gonzales - Sponsored by the Brazosport Evening Lions Club

International Essay – Theme: Peace Through Service

1st Place – District 2-S5 – Minerva Pineda-Allen – 13yr old 8th Grader from Smithville Jr HS
Sponsored by Smithville Noon Lions Club – Essay Title: “Everyday Angles”

Click HERE to read the essay.