Greeting Card Contest Winners Announced
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DSCC’s new greeting cards feature artwork from young Illinois artists
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is excited to announce the winners of our Greeting Card Art Contest.
The 38 greeting card designs feature drawings from 28 artists ranging in age from 1 to 18.
The cards will be sent to our participants, providers and community partners.
There are at least six designs for each greeting card category:
- Congratulations
- Get Well
- Happy Birthday
- Happy Holidays
- Thank You
- With Sympathy
DSCC collected drawings for the greeting cards from Illinois youth all over the state. The drawings were posted on DSCC’s Facebook page. Those that received the most likes were considered for the greeting card designs.
Congratulations to all of the artists!
The winning designs for each category are:
Congratulations
![Child's scribbles with the text, "Congratulations for being awesome"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bretlan-Web-1024x791.png)
![Child's drawing of a celebratory horn and confetti](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BrookelynCongratulations-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a giraffe wearing a graduation cap](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GretaCongratulations-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a heart, rainbow and winner's podium](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/KrystinCongratulations-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a heart with intricate design inside](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/OliviaCongratulations-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a chick wearing a graduation hat and holding a diploma with the text "Congratulations"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JenaCongratulations-Web-1024x791.png)
Get Well
![Drawing of a rainbow with the text, "Feel better"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AlyssaGetWell-Web-1024x791.png)
![drawing of a butterlfy](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ChloeGetWell-Web-1024x791.png)
![drawing of a hedgehog holding a dandelion](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JenaGetWell-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a rainbow, flower and sun](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AutumnGetWell-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a stick figure lying in bed](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EllietteGetWell-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a rose](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KatyGetWell-Web-1024x791.png)
Happy Birthday
![Drawing of birthday presents and balloons](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AryannahBirthday-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a birthday cake, party hat and birthday present with the text, "wishes"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/EllietteBirthday-Web-1024x791.png)
![A drawing of a stick figure surrounded by balloons](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BrittanyBirthday-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a birthday cake with balloons and image of a sun](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/InoraBirthday-Web-1024x791.png)
![drawing of a slice of birthday cake, balloons and confetti](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JenaBirthday-Web-1024x791.png)
![drawing of a birthday cake with candles surrounded by balloons](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/OliviaBirthday-Web-1024x791.png)
Happy Holidays
![drawing of a Christmas tree surrounded by stars](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AnaHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a Christmas tree surrounded by presents and mistletoe](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BaleighHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a present, Christmas tree, snowman, dreidel and menorah](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CharlieHappyHoliday-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a Thanksgiving table with a turkey and cornucopia](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EllieHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a firework, shamrock, heart, pumpkin and Easter egg](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EllietteHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a pumpkin and the text, "Happy Halloween"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ShelbyHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a Christmas tree with a little boy and girl](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IsabellaHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of Santa Claus](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/StormieHappyHolidays-Web-1024x791.png)
Thank You
![Drawing of a smiling figure with the text "Thank You"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PhaphoneThankYou-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of flowers with Text "Thank You"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/LillianThankYou-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a heart with the text "Thank You"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JenaThankYou-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of an elephant wearing flowers with the text "Thank You"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/GretaThankYou-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a dog wearing a hat with the text "Thank You"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EllietteThankYou-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of hearts with the text "I love you"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EllieThankYou-Web-1024x791.png)
With Sympathy
![Drawing of a sunflower and sun with the text "Hope you get well soon you sunflower"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MackenziaSympathy-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a bunny with tears in its eyes](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JenaSympathy-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a a platypus wearing flowers](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/GretaSympathy-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a heart with the text "Our hearts are with you"](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EmmaSympathy-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a frown emoji](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EllenSympathy-Web-1024x791.png)
![Drawing of a tree and flowers](https://dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EliSympathy-Web-1024x791.png)
Artwork Needed for DSCC Greeting Card Contest
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Original drawings will be featured in DSCC’s new collection of greeting cards.
Calling Illinois artists of all ages!
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is seeking artwork for our collection of greeting cards. The cards will be sent to our participants, providers and community partners.
Who is eligible?
The contest is open to Illinois residents of all ages. Artists can choose any or all of the six greeting card templates and illustrate what each theme means to them. Creativity is encouraged!
Each template is two pages and includes a release for parents and/or youth ages 18 and older to sign. A signed release must be submitted with the artwork in order to be entered into the contest.
You may click on each template link below to print them out and personalize:
You may also call DSCC at (800) 322-3722 to have templates sent to your home.
How to submit:
Artwork and a signed release should be submitted to DSCC by Sept. 15, 2019.
Mail to:
UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children
3135 Old Jacksonville Road
Springfield, IL 62704
Attention: Amanda Simhauser
OR
If you are a DSCC participant, you can give contest submissions to your Care Coordinator.
Selection process:
Each submitted drawing will be posted on DSCC’s Facebook page .
Drawings that receive the most “likes” by Oct. 15, 2019, will be considered for the greeting cards. Be sure to visit our page, vote and share!
The greeting cards will be given away for promotional purposes and will not be sold. Winners will have a set of greeting cards mailed to the address provided.