Grow your imagination with the Launch of the Annual Credit Union Poster Competition
Media Release: 25 August 2010
Up to 30,000 entries expected for Credit Union Poster Competition now in its 27th year!
The Poster Competition is one of the biggest art projects on the island of Ireland.
The 27th Annual All-Ireland Credit Union Poster Competition was launched today in Dublin (25th August 2010). The competition, which attracts up to 30,000 entries each year, will be run through a network of over 500 credit unions located throughout the island of Ireland.
Pictured at the Launch of the 27th annual All Ireland Credit Union Poster Competition today (25th August) in Merrion Square Park were Kate Kavanagh (8), Niamh Curry (6) and Ellen Coleman (4)
Speaking at the launch, Mark Bailey, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions stated:
"The Credit Union Poster Competition is one of our flagship events and we are delighted to see the variety, flair and creativity of the young people who enter the competition on an annual basis. The competition has been going from strength to strength for a long number of years and we are determined to continue supporting budding artists into the future".
RTE children’s TV Presenter, Rob Ross, was on hand to assist with the launch.
“It’s is tremendous to see the launch of an initiative which taps into the creativity of young people. Now more than ever, it is important that we encourage and support people to help them develop their creative and innovative sides”.
How the Credit Union Poster Competition Works
Entrants are invited to draw or paint posters on the theme ‘Local. Trusted. Serving You’. There are two categories – General and Special – with the following age groups in each:
- 7 years and under
- 8-10 years
- 11-13 years
- 14-17 years
- 18 years and over
The Special Category encourages participants with a physical or intellectual disability to submit entries in free expression without the restriction of the competition’s official theme (should they so wish).
Local winners at credit union level in each category go forward to Regional Finals. Winning entries from regional level go through to the National Final. Prizes will be awarded at each stage and a National Awards Ceremony will be held in February 2011.
All entries must be submitted to your local Credit Union. The latest date for entries is Friday 5th November 2010 - but please check with your local Credit Union for possible earlier closing dates.
Mark Bailey went on to say:
“As an integral part of Irish life, credit unions want to encourage children’s interest in creativity and art. That’s one of the reasons we’ve been running our annual, all-Ireland poster competition for the past 27 years”.
Mark Bailey went on to thank the hundreds of credit union volunteers and staff throughout the country who run the Annual Poster Competition - as he wished every entrant an enjoyable and instructive time creating their poster entry.Gr8Savers - Lets CU Start Saving Today!