“Raise Your Voices!” National Student Banner Contest
“Raise Your Voices!” is a Canada-wide 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.
The prize: Winning banners are professionally produced by the NCC and flown each summer in Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa.
The 2013 “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 1,000 submissions to the 2013 National Student Banner Contest.
Winning Student Designs from the 2013 “Raise Your Voices!” Contest.
The winning designs from the 2013 competition will fly in Major’s Hill Park from May to October 2013.
New for 2013: Meet Canada’s Governor General!
The artists of the top three banners and their classmates will meet with the Governor General of Canada via videoconference. During this time with His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, students will be able to discuss:
- the winning banner,
- how they can participate in building smarter and more caring communities, and
- their hopes for the future.
Learn more about the role of Canada’s governor general by visiting the education section of the Governor General of Canada website.
The 2012 “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 1,100 submissions to the 2012 National Student Banner Contest.
Winning Student Designs from the 2012 “Raise Your Voices!” Contest
