International Peace Poster Contest
For over three decades, Lions 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.
The contest is for 11- to 13-year-old students – mainly Intermediate School students, but others, including home schooled students, can enter. You must enter with the support of your local Lions Club.
THE 2026 - 2027 CONTEST THEME
Harmony in Humanity
When we come together, we can do amazing things. This year, we’re inviting students around the world to envision what can happen when a diverse group of people unites around a common cause or goal. Imagine a world where we all come together as one!
The rules are simple and are attached. There is no cost to the children taking part and the Lions will make sure that your efforts are rewarded.
Note that students assessed as having ‘Low Vision’ can enter the Peace Essay contest, refer to the website for more information.
Download the Peace Poster Contest Deadlines
Information for Lions Clubs
Peace Poster Contest – Club and District Process
Each Lions Club will select ONE winning poster from their Club competition to progress to the District Final.
The winning poster must have a fully completed Peace Poster Kit self-adhesive form attached to the back of the poster, which is included in each Peace Poster Kit.
Only ONE Peace Poster Kit is needed per Club.
Only one entry from each Club may be submitted to the District Governor.
At the District level, a District winner will be selected and forwarded to the MD202 Council Meeting in November, where a New Zealand (MD202) winner will be selected.
This winning poster will then be sent to Chicago, USA, for the Lions International Final.
Clubs may wish to provide applicants with a Club entry form to collect participant information.
How to order a Peace Poster Contest Kit
To enter the competition, each Lions Club needs to purchase ONE Peace Poster entry kit from NZ Head Office OR a digital copy from the International website.
The kit includes a sticker and official entry form, which must be fully completed and attached to the back of the club’s winning poster before submission to the District Governor.
(Kits are available from late January)
All our District's entries in the 2025-2026 Competition:
MD202 1st Place 2025-2026: Jessica Napier
Sponsored by Te Anau Lions Club, District F
This poster has been sent to America for the worldwide selection part of the competition.
If you would like more information, or to enter the Peace Poster Contest, please contact your local club. Locate it here
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