San Miguel County 'I Voted' Sticker Design Contest
Student artists in Telluride and Norwood can submit original artwork to have their design featured as an official voting sticker.
San Miguel County Clerk Michael Wyszynski is launching a creative contest for elementary through high school students to design official "I Voted" or "Yo Voté" stickers. This initiative aims to elevate civic engagement and encourage voter participation in future elections. The contest was inspired by Mesa County's successful "I Voted" sticker design program.
Students from Telluride and Norwood are invited to submit original artwork for consideration. Winners will receive $200 in prize money, with six potential winners total—one from each of three grade classifications (elementary, intermediate, and middle/high school) and additional winners from both Telluride and Norwood communities.
Designs should celebrate civic participation while remaining nonpartisan and inclusive. Eligible submissions must include the words "I Voted" or "Yo Voté" and consist of original artwork with no stock photos, borrowed images, product logos, copyrighted characters or brand names. Submissions must avoid references to any candidates, political parties, or advocacy for specific issues. No dates or years should be included in the designs.
According to Wyszynski, the contest provides an excellent opportunity to generate youth interest in the electoral process. "I thought it would be a great idea if we could get kids interested in the whole process of voting," he stated. "Especially now. Maybe it's more important than ever. Rather than give up hope, maybe we can generate some interest in elections."
Participants must use the San Miguel County sticker competition template provided online, available through the application link. All submissions should follow the official guidelines to ensure quality and compliance with contest rules.