2013 Poster Contest
Kentucky students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are eligible to participate in the Kentucky Saves Week poster contest sponsored by the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. One lucky winner from each grade level will receive a $50 US savings bond! A selection of student artwork will be displayed in the state capitol during Kentucky Saves Week, Feb. 24--March 1, 2013. Classes and groups are welcome to participate, and individual students may submit entries as well. The posters should illustrate the theme: “Plant Your Future!”
Contest deadline: Jan. 31, 2013
Who may enter: Any Kentucky student in grades 6-8
Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy sponsors this poster contest as part of our Kentucky Saves Week activities. Kentucky Saves is part of the nationwide America Saves effort focused on making household savings a priority. The Kentucky Saves effort promotes positive savings habits to help Kentuckians work toward financial stability.
For information on Kentucky Saves Week, visit www.kentuckysaves.org. Teachers may also use these links to free classroom materials:
Young America Saves Materials
For other free classroom materials to help you teach students about saving money, reducing debt and learning to make good financial decisions, visit http://www.jumpstart.org/kyclearinghouse.html.
2011 Poster Contest Winners illustrated the theme "Saving Money Now Can Brighten Your Future":

Kayla Nehus
6th Grade, 1st Place

Emily Harp
6th Grade, 2nd Place

Alison Zamiar
7th Grade, 1st Place

Justin Kirkpatrick
7th Grade, 2nd Place

Kristine Gillenwater
8th Grade, 1st Place

Madison Wallace
8th Grade, 2nd Place