Peace Poster Contest
Empowering local youth to express their visions of peace through art.
Current Theme: Harmony in Humanity
Lions International Peace Poster Contest is an international contest that encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them. This contest allows students to share their unique images of peace with others, so that we may all have greater tolerance and international understanding.
About the Contest
Inspire young people to showcase their talent, create memories that will last a lifetime, and imagine more than 600,000 children sharing their visions of peace.
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to children ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15 of the contest year. (For 2026-2027, eligible birthdates are November 16, 2012 through November 15, 2015).
Note: Your club can also sponsor visually-impaired students in the companion Lions International Peace Essay Contest.
Judging & Awards
At the local level, the contest winner will be recognized by your sponsoring Lions club. Artists of posters advancing to the final international judging are recognized as follows:
- International Grand Prize Winner receives a trip to an award ceremony where he/she will receive $5,000 and an award. Two family members (one being the winner's parent or legal guardian) and the sponsoring Lions club president or a club member are invited to accompany the winner to the award ceremony.
- 23 Merit Award Winners each receive $500 and a certificate of achievement.