Calling all third graders: Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative and the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association are seeking entries for the 2021 electrical safety poster contest. All local children in third grade are invited to submit an original poster that supports electrical safety.
“Polk-Burnett provides safe, reliable electricity to power our lives, but it’s important to understand that if used improperly, electricity can be dangerous,” said Joan O’Fallon, Polk-Burnett’s communications director. “We are sponsoring this poster contest to promote safety awareness for local youth. We remind you and your family to be safe around electricity and electrical equipment.”
Prizes
All who enter will have a chance to win local and state-level prizes.
Three local winners from Polk-Burnett’s service territory will each receive a $25 gift card from WECA and Polk-Burnett. The three winning entries will also be submitted to the state contest, for a chance to win state-level prizes.
The top three prizes in the state contest are a chrome book for first place, a $100 gift card for second place and a $75 gift card for third place.
Winning posters will be shared by the co-ops to help educate all kids about the safe use of electricity.
Contest rules
The contest is open to all third-grade students in Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative’s service territory. There is no cost to enter. Posters must be original artwork by the student and must communicate an electrical safety theme. No computer-generated images will be accepted. The poster should be at least 8.5x11 inches, but no larger than 11x14 inches. Entries must include completed entry form and student’s name must be written on back of the poster.
Submit entries to Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, Attn: Safety Poster Contest, 1001 State Road 35, Centuria, WI 54824. The deadline is May 17, 2021.
