New lapel pin design children’s challenge

Competition overview

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COFEPOW would like members’ help in contacting all secondary schools, cadet groups, scout groups and any youth groups across the country, to invite them to get involved in this new children’s competition. Private entries will also be welcomed and we would ask any COFEPOW members who would like to offer help getting the message across, to get in touch. Please encourage your children, grandchildren and even your great grandchildren to get involved - ask them to get thinking of ideas now!

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Children can enter in their age category and the top three winners from each will win Amazon vouchers with the overall winner having their design crafted into a beautiful lapel pin badge.

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The competition will be divided into three categories:

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• Category 1 - Age 7 - 10
• Category 2 - Age 11 - 13
• Category 3 - Age 14 - 16
• Category 4 - Age 17 - 18

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The nine finalists will have their work exhibited at the COFEPOW Annual General Meeting on 18th August 2024 at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where they will be voted on by the members of COFEPOW and the winner from each category will go through to the final.

The three winners will then be judged by a COFEPOW trustee panel and the overall winning pin will be manufactured and sold to raise funds for the charity.

The three finalists will be invited to the 80th anniversary commemoration at Lichfield Cathedral in August 2025 and presented with their prizes.

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‍Prizes

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The three winners from each category will receive Amazon Vouchers:

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• 1st Prize - £30
• 2nd Prize - £20
• 3rd Prize - £10

‍Competition entry rules

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Extended closing date for submitting designs is 21st July 2024

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• Designs must be able to be made into a pin with a width of 1 inch (2.54 cm) so cannot be too detailed.
• Designs must contain the COFEPOW name  - and the date - 2025.
• Designs are judged anonymously, so the name of the designer must not appear on the design.
• All designs must be accompanied by a completed entry form (1 design - 1 entry form).
• Designs must be the original work of the entrant.
• Receipt of entries can be confirmed if a stamped self-addressed envelope is included with the entry form, or if entered via email, then a confirmation email will be sent.
• The nine finalists will be informed after 1st August 2024.
• The judges’ decision is final.
• Submitted designs may be printed in the media, printed in the COFEPOW Quarterly newsletter and displayed on our website or featured on local radio/TV.
• The overall winner will have their design crafted into the commemorative COFEPOW VJ-Day 80 pin, which will then go on sale as part of the COFEPOW commemorative merchandise collection, with all proceeds going to the charity.