The League of Women Voters of Lycoming County is pleased to announce that they are currently holding an art competition titled “The Power of Every Vote.”

Two $400 awards for original visual (can include photography, mixed media, digital, 3D art) and written work such as essays and poetry. The competition is open to high school seniors and will be judged according to the relevance to the League’s mission as stated below.

“The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”

The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate but does take — and always has taken — stands on issues its members have studied. Through a rigorous study and consensus-taking process that is initiated by our grassroots membership, we take positions on governmental, social, and environmental issues.

Through research and advocacy, the League seeks to encourage Pennsylvanians to actively participate in government. For a full list of League positions and policy priorities, refer to the pa.lwv.org website.”

The competition officially began on September 24th and the submission deadline is October 29th.

To make the process more efficient, they have contacted Lycoming County schools to request that they allow their students to submit their entry to a designated school staff member that will act as a liaison with the League and the winners will then be notified through that staff person. They have created flyers to post within the school and online on the school’s system.

This is the LWV of Lycoming County’s first experience with a competition, so they are still working out some details.

The LWV of Lycoming County looks forward to encouraging young people to explore the democratic process. Please feel free to contact them with any questions, concerns or guidance at lwvlyco@gmail.com or 570-360-9702.