Poster and Essay Contest

2023 Poster and Essay Contest Winners

The theme for 2023 was Dublin: Strong Together"

posters - 2023

Poster and Essay Winners for 2023, 1st & 2nd place winners by age category


About the Contest

The annual Dublin Pride Week Poster & Essay Contests is open to all K-12 students in Dublin. These contests are a project of the Dublin Pride Week Committee and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Dublin/San Ramon chapter. All Dublin students in grades K-12 were encouraged to participate.

2023 Theme: 

The theme of this year's contest is, “Dublin: Stronger Together!”

Essay Contest Details

  • The essay may be a maximum of 250 words for grades K-3.
  • The essay may be a maximum of 500 words for grades 4-12.
  • The essay may be hand written or computer generated.
  • Each essay must include:
    1. Student’s First and Last Name
    2. School Name
    3. Teacher Name 
    4. Grade
  • Essays must be turned in to the school office by noon on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The entries will be picked up by members of the GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club for the judging process. Entries may also be delivered to City Hall.

Poster Contest Details

  • Maximum Poster Size is 11x17.
  • Entry Categories are K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
  • Must be an original drawing.  No traced pictures.
  • Poster must include:
    1. Student’s First and Last Name
    2. School Name
    3. Teacher Name 
    4. Grade
  • Posters & Essays must be turned in to the school office by noon on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  The entries will be picked up by members of the GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club for the judging process.  Entries may also be delivered to City Hall.
  • Please contact Elaine Lingle at 925-895-2600 or gapchnca@aol.com if you have questions about the contest.


Prizes

  • Grand Prize Winner will receive a $100 gift certificate.
  • 1st Prize winner in each entry level will receive a $25 gift certificate.
  • 2nd Prize winner in each entry level will receive a $15 gift certificate. 
  • Winners will be posted in the Dublin Civic Center during the month of June.
  • All Prize winners will be recognized at a Dublin City Council Meeting in June 2023.