Michigan - City of Traverse City Clerk's Office
Program Title
Multi-year voting sticker design contests
Program Summary
In 2020, the City of Traverse City launched a multi-year sticker design contest to show off our voter pride, Traverse City style! The creative challenges included "I Voted" in 2020, "Future Voter" in 2021, and "First Time Voter" in 2022.
Each contest included a public vote to choose the winner(s) from a group of finalists. Monetary prizes were awarded for winning designs. The "I Voted" sticker was a classic design that pays homage to northern Michigan's natural landscape and beloved by City voters. Student designs were sought for the "Future Voter" contest to bring voter awareness to our youth. When a round of applause erupted at one of our precincts for a first time voter (we aren't crying, you are), we were inspired to launch yet another contest, "First Time Voter."
Utilizing the unique voting sticker designs has become our brand for promotional and educational election materials. We really can't imagine more fun designs to use for all things elections! In addition, selfie stations were created with the City's "I Voted" sticker design. The stations are at each of our 7 precincts on election day with hand held signs for the "Future Voter" and the "First Time Voter" available.
Each contest included a public vote to choose the winner(s) from a group of finalists. Monetary prizes were awarded for winning designs. The "I Voted" sticker was a classic design that pays homage to northern Michigan's natural landscape and beloved by City voters. Student designs were sought for the "Future Voter" contest to bring voter awareness to our youth. When a round of applause erupted at one of our precincts for a first time voter (we aren't crying, you are), we were inspired to launch yet another contest, "First Time Voter."
Utilizing the unique voting sticker designs has become our brand for promotional and educational election materials. We really can't imagine more fun designs to use for all things elections! In addition, selfie stations were created with the City's "I Voted" sticker design. The stations are at each of our 7 precincts on election day with hand held signs for the "Future Voter" and the "First Time Voter" available.