MLEC Student Poster Contest

Creative submissions are welcome until Sept. 23 for grades K-5

(August 27, 2025– Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative invites students in grades K-5 to showcase their creativity in the annual MLEC Poster Contest. This year’s theme is “Meriwether Lewis: Because every moment matters.”

Students are encouraged to illustrate how MLEC powers their homes, schools, and communities through electricity, broadband, and other cooperative services. Grades K-2 and grades 3-5 will be divided into two divisions with prizes awarded in every MLEC-served county.

The deadline for entering is September 23. Submissions must be turned in at the student’s school office by Noon or directly to your local MLEC office by 4:30 p.m. Entry forms are available at area schools and online at www.mlec.com/poster-contest. Home-school students are also eligible.

Contest Rules:

• “Meriwether Lewis: Because every moment matters,” MUST BE ON THE POSTER.

• Poster size is 11 inches tall x 14 inches wide and must be in landscape orientation.

• If materials are applied to the poster, it should be no thicker than 1 inch when laid flat.

• Student’s name, gender, parent/guardian names, address, phone number, grade, school, and teacher must be on the back of the poster.  Preprinted identification tags are available from schools and online.

Winners will be notified by mail and recognized at MLEC membership meetings in October. Prizes include $25 and a bicycle for first; $25 for second; $20 for third; and honorable mention winners receive $10. Additionally, all first-place winners compete for a $100 prize.

For more information, visit mlec.com/poster-contest, contact MLEC Member Services at 931-729-7232 or email vanessa.clayborn@mlec.com

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