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Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2021 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is holding our 5th Annual Greeting Card Design Contest and Sheriff Luke Hennen is inviting all Scott County children ages 12 and under to help us create the image for the front of the card, which will be mailed to our agency partners, sponsors, and various officials.

This exciting collaboration is meant to positively engage children with law enforcement in a fun and creative way, show off their artistic talents, and is a chance to win some great prizes!  

Help us spread the word about this contest!  We invite teachers to make this a fun class project and it’s also an opportunity to discuss the roles of law enforcement and first responders in our community.  

The deadline to submit artwork, either in person or by mail, is November 19, 2021.  

CONTEST DETAILS:  

WHO:    Scott County residents/students ages twelve (12) and under may submit original artwork to the Annual Greeting Card Contest 

WHAT:  Original artwork with a winter-themed picture incorporating the Scott County Sheriff’s Office in some way (examples include winter activities (ice fishing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating, building snowmen or snow forts, drinking hot cocoa, baking cookies, etc.) with deputies/sheriff.  Other ideas include incorporating our Sheriff star and/or badge, our squad cars, or K-9 Deputy Floyd into your creations.  

The design should portray positive police and community relationships.  We want children to understand that we are committed to their well-being, safety, and security; our job is so much more than writing tickets and arresting people.

SPECIFICATIONS: Minimum size of 5”x7” up to a maximum size of 8.5”x11”.  Both horizontal and vertical formats will be accepted.   Please use bold colors for optimum reprint quality.

Artwork must be original, entirely the work of the entrant and not in violation of any copyrights.

WHEN:  Entries may be submitted now and must be postmarked by NOVEMBER 19th, if mailed.   Please attach the name of entrant, including age, full mailing address, contact phone number, and email address to the back of each entry.  Enter as often as you wish — the more the better.  

WHERE: Design submissions must be made in-person or mailed to:  Scott County Sheriff’s Office, ATTN:  Greeting Card Contest, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN  55379

AWARDS:  The winning entries will be selected by a panel of Scott County Sheriff’s Office employees.  Winners will be announced publicly the last week of November.

There will be three (3) awards total:

One Grand Prize Winner be awarded and recognized with the following:

• Design featured on the front cover of the official Scott County Sheriff’s Office 2021 greeting cards
• $15 gift card to a restaurant of your choice (in Scott County)
• Sheriff will personally deliver (while keeping social distance) prizes to your home, school, or by mail (whichever is your preference)
• 5 copies of the printed greeting card
• A Sheriff's Office travel mug
• A mini Sheriff badge pin
• Press Release with photo announcing the winners
• Recognition on the Scott County Sheriff’s Office social media pages
• Certificate of Excellence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The Scott County Sheriff’s Office will not be responsible for or accept any liability resulting from contest entries that are delayed, lost, stolen, or misdirected for any reason.
• All entries received have an equal chance of winning. The chances of winning depend on number of submissions received per age group. No purchase is required to enter Scott County Sheriff’s Office Season's Greetings Card Contest.
• Help us spread the word about this contest!  We Invite teachers to make this a class project, Scout troops, youth groups, etc.!

Please contact Sarah Deppe at sdeppe@co.scott.mn.us or call 952-496-8290 with any questions about this contest. 

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