OAK BROOK, IL, USA, Feb. 10, 2012 – Trisha Co Reyes, a 13-year-old girl from Manila, Philippines, has been named the grand prize winner in the 24th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest.
“In my painting, the hidden child is me,” Reyes said. “Exhibited are children from all over the world who have love, freedom, unity and peace.”
Reyes’ winning poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme “Children Know Peace.”
“We children can do our part by studying hard and planting trees to save and protect Mother Earth,” Reyes said.
Reyes’ poster was chosen from the 126 posters from 60 countries that made it to the international level of judging after being narrowed down at local levels. Annually, more than 350,000 entries are drawn by children ages 11 to 13.
As the grand prize winner, Reyes will receive US$5,000 and a trip to a special awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations in New York City. She will be accompanied by her mother, sister and the president of the Manila Centennial Lions Club, which sponsored the annual contest at her school, St. Stephen’s High School.
“Lions around the world believe in promoting peace and the importance of encouraging young people to think creatively,” said Lions Clubs International President Wing-Kun Tam.
In addition to the grand prize winner, each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a certificate and US$500.
This year’s merit award winning children live in Brazil, China, Colombia, England, Guam, Iceland, India, Japan, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Republic of South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States (Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, New Hampshire and North Carolina).
Lions created the Peace Poster Contest to foster a spirit of peace and international understanding in young people worldwide.
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