The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Vanessa Tran, the daughter of Jolene Tran, of Carson City has won the local competition in the Peace Poster Contest.
The Peace Poster Contest is an international contest that encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them. This year’s theme was “Lead with Compassion.” Ms. Tran received a $50 award and will move up to the Nevada District level for further competition. If she wins there, she’ll move up to the international competition.
Vanessa is a 12 year-old and is home-schooled. She said that “Peace means everybody gets along, and its all nice.”
Ryan Archer from Carson City won second place and a $25 award. Ryan entered the contest through the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada. Cadence Schnaible won Honorable Mention for her poster featuring butterflies. There were eleven students who competed in the contest.
The Carson City Lions partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and Eagle Valley Middle School. Both organizations provided supplies and guidance from art teachers to interested students. The Nevada Artists’ Association provided display space in its Gallery for viewing by the public.
The International Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip to an award ceremony where he/she will receive $5,000 and an award. 23 merit award winners will also be selected and each will receive $500.
