Holiday Greeting Card Contest Registration
The 11th Annual Holiday Greeting Card Contest is a fun, creative, and rewarding opportunity for local students and clubs to showcase their artistic talent. UTC will provide each participant with one blank 4‘ x 8‘ plywood board, along with reimbursement of up to $50 for supplies.
Please review the design rules below before submitting your application.
Greeting Card Contest Design Rules
timeline
- August 28, 2026: Applications Due
Complete the application form below. - Week of September 14, 2026: Plywood Delivery
Boards will be delivered to location listed on your application. - Week of October 26, 2026: Completed Entries Due
Finished entries will be scheduled for pickup between 7:30 am – 4 pm. The schedule will be coordinated by Benderson Development. - Week of November 16, 2026: Artwork Viewing Begins
All completed entries will be on display for the holiday season. - Week of January 4, 2027: Entry Pick Up
Participants wishing to retrieve their cards after the season must pick up their entry from the designated location (to be communicated in advance). Cards will not be delivered back to the schools. If you plan to retrieve your entry, please mark “save for pick up” on the application and coordinate pickup with Benderson. - Week of January 4, 2027: Winners Announced
Awards
Three winners will be selected in each category: Elementary, Middle, High and Other.
- 1st place: $250
- 2nd place: $150
- 3rd place: $100
Contest Theme
This year’s theme, Home for the Holidays, celebrates the warmth, comfort, and joy of being together during the holiday season. Designs should reflect cozy, heartfelt, and nostalgic moments that capture the spirit of coming together and celebrates what makes the season feel special.