Instead of looking for a Hallmark moment this holiday season, children have a chance to make one of their own.
Artists younger than 14 are invited to try their hand in the annual UNICEF Greeting Card Contest.
With the Nov. 23 deadline looming, young artists are invited to draw a holiday scene illustrative of this year’s theme: Peace, Love and Joy.
The winning artist is slated to receive a $5,000 scholarship and have their design featured on a card sold at Pier 1 Imports during next year’s Christmas season.
All proceeds from sales of the card are slated to support UNICEF’s work, including healthcare, immunizations, clean water, nutrition and education.
“There is nothing greater than seeing kids helping other kids,” stated Bonnie Shepherd, vice president of development at UNICEF Canada, in a press release.
The greeting card contest has been a holiday mainstay in Canada since 2005, and is intended to inspire kids to “use their artistic talents in a meaningful way,” according to a press release.
Pier 1 Imports started selling the cards in the United States in 1985, and the campaign has raised a total of $45 million in the U.S. and Canada over the past 30 years.
Entry forms are available at pier1.ca/unicef
