NACo ANNOUNCES “I LOVE MY COUNTY BECAUSE” ART CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Students in Monroe County have an opportunity to show off their love for their local government at the national level. To strengthen civic education in schools and communities and educate youth on the role of county government, the National Association of Counties (NACo) launched the “I Love My County Because” Art Contest in conjunction with National County Government Month celebration taking place this April.

NACo is spreading the word about how counties operate to children and young adults across the country ages 18 and under by inviting them to create artwork for a 2021-2022 “Counties Matter” calendar to celebrate April as National County Government Month.

We encourage all students across Monroe County to submit their artwork to the ‘I Love My County Because’ contest,” said Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron. “By participating, we hope to raise awareness about county programs and services that impact people’s lives every day in the Florida Keys.”

Winning artwork will be featured in an 18-month NACo calendar, which will be distributed to NACo members nationwide. Winners will also be announced in the NACo publication “County News” and their artwork will be displayed at NACo’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“We hope to see a student from Monroe County and Monroe County’s uniqueness highlighted in next year’s calendar,” said Coldiron.

The competition submission period closes May 31, 2021. There is no entry fee. For a full list of eligibility criteria and rules, visit www.naco.org/ncgm. Submissions can be uploaded online.

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