Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is inviting all young artists in Far North Queensland to participate in this year’s Christmas Card competition, themed “My Christmas Wish.”
Now in its fourteenth year, the competition is open to all children in the Leichhardt electorate aged between 5 and 12 years.
Winning artworks will grace the cover of Mr Entsch’s annual Christmas card, which is distributed among parliamentary colleagues and throughout Cairns and Far North Queensland.
“It’s always a delight to see the imagination and artistic skills of the young people in our community come to life,” Mr Entsch said.
“Every year, we receive so many wonderful and diverse entries from children all over Cairns and Far North Queensland, showcasing everything from colourful paintings to intricate collages. I’m really looking forward to seeing the creativity inspired by this year’s theme, ‘My Christmas Wish’.”
Once again, Cairns Bank will sponsor the competition by offering $150, $100, and $50 savings accounts to the top three winners.
“Cairns Bank has been a steadfast supporter of this annual tradition,” Mr Entsch noted. “They are also providing an additional five $20 accounts for designs that exhibit special merit.”
Application forms and competition guidelines will be distributed to schools this week. The competition is open from today, and will close on Friday, 8th of November 2024, at 5 pm.
Entries can be submitted at Mr Entsch’s office, located at 200 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt, or mailed to PO Box 14, Bungalow, Queensland, 4870. Or for remote schools entries can be scanned to: warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au. To qualify, all entries must be original, on theme, formatted in horizontal A4, and accompanied by a completed application form.
Warren Entsch will announce the winners between 14th and 15th of November 2024, with a special presentation ceremony at Cairns Bank in early December, likely the week commencing 16th December 2024. All Christmas cards are expected to be posted the same week. All entrants will receive a personalised Certificate of Appreciation for their efforts.