Children of military service people are young heroes while their parent is away. To salute these children, Operations: Military Kids is searching for original artwork to be displayed in various locations across NJ in 2013. Poster designs should raise community awareness for military kids as well as inspire others to thank our young heroes. The poster contest is open to both military and non-military youth in grades K-12.

 

And the 2013 winners are.....

Show here are the winning designs and runner up for each age division. Thank you to everyone who submitted a design.

K-3rd Grade

Winner: Riley Meeker "Be Strong"

Runner up: Katie Wingard "Kids are Heroes Too"

4th Grade

Winner: Stephanie White “Dad is deployed, but close to my heart”

Runner up: Briana Paulson “Kids Justice”

5th – 6th Grade

Winner: Elise Farrar “Love is wherever you go!”

Runner up: Cassandra Diaz “Stand Up”

12th Grade

Winner: Rachael Dimichino “One last hug before deployment”

Runner up: Rachael Dimichino “Saying Good-Bye”