The Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association (Auxiliary to the AVMA) is pleased to announce their annual artistic Poster Contest. The contest will be for the year 2013 and entries should center on the 2013 National Pet Week theme, “Love Your Pet, See Your Vet.”

The national winner will receive a $100.00 cash award. Judging will be based on originality, content, and the use of the theme, “Love Your Pet, See Your Vet.” Immediate or extended family members of the judge’s will not be eligible to participate.

The poster may be any size, must be colorful and the artist’s original work. The poster contest is open to students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. The application form must be attached to the poster in some fashion and all pertinent information must be filled in. A .jpg file should also be submitted for reproducing the winning entry.

Submission of a poster and entry form entitles the Auxiliary to the AVMA to publish and promote the poster in their projects, promotions or publications. Posters will not be returned and become the property of the Auxiliary to the AVMA.

All entries must be accompanied by an entry form. You may download the entry form for the 2013 National Pet Week Poster at www.avmaaux.org.

POSTMARK DEADLINE: March 9, 2012

Send the entry form along with your poster to:

NPW Poster Contest
Auxiliary to the AVMA
1931 N. Meacham Road Ste. 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173

E-mail your questions to auxiliarykritters@yahoo.com or call 1.800.248.2862.