“Raise Your Voices!” National Student Banner Contest

Photo of banner THE FIST OF BULLIES by K. Grimard, K. Moerike and K. Kennedy
Banner The Fist of Bullies, by Kristen Grimard, Katie Moerike and Kira Kennedy

“Raise Your Voices!” is a cross-Canada public art contest for students in Grades 5 through 8 (Elementary 5 through Secondary 2 in Quebec).

The challenge: To create a one-of-a-kind banner design that represents an issue or topic of importance to Canadian youth. Winning banners are professionally produced by the NCC and flown each summer in Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa.

Winning banners are professionally produced by the National Capital Commission (NCC) and flown each summer in Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa.

The “Raise Your Voices!” National Student Banner Contest is an extension of the classroom resource The Gathering Place: An Exploration of Canada’s Capital. The contest is brought to you by the NCC, in partnership with Classroom Connections.

The 2012 “Raise Your Voices!” National Student Banner Contest

The 2012 contest is now closed. Return to this page in May 2012 to see the winning designs!

The winning designs from the 2012 competition will also fly in Major’s Hill Park from May to October 2012.

The 2011 “Raise Your Voices!” National Student Banner Contest

Young Canadians from across the country are speaking out — through their art — about the things that matter to them. Seven winning banners were chosen from over 1,200 submissions to the 2011 National Student Banner Contest.

Winning Student Designs From the 2011 “Raise Your Voices!” Contest