If you are 11-19 years old and live or go to school in the Nipissing District, this contest is for you! You are invited to submit one circular sticker design that reflects what matters to you. You can use any style or medium, draw it, paint it, take a photo, or create it digitally.

Deadline: February 22, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

Ten winning designs will be printed and shared across the community. There will be five winners from the 11–14 age group and five from the 15–19 age group.

As a winner, you’ll get:

  • $50
  • 5 printed copies of your sticker
  • Your design featured online
  • Your sticker shared throughout the community
  • An invite to a special unveiling event to celebrate your design!
  • You’re 11–19 years old
  • You live in or go to school in the Nipissing District
  • If you’re under 16, you’ll need a parent or guardian’s permission
  • Everyone is welcome! Youth of all identities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged to participate.

Theme: “What matters to you?” Think about the things that make you happy, what you care about most, what gives you a voice, or where you feel like you truly belong. Your design should show what’s important to YOU!

You can use any style or medium, draw it, paint it, take a photo, or create it digitally.

  • Shape & Size: Circular, 2 inches
  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI (high resolution for printing)
  • File formats: PDF, PNG, or JPG
  • Preferred file name: FirstName_LastName.pdf

All winning designs will have “Planet Youth Nipissing” added to the sticker before printing. We might ask winners to make small changes so the design prints well.

  • One submission per person.
  • Your design must be unique and original.
  • No use of AI (we may ask to see your work-in-progress if needed).
  • No vulgar or offensive words or imagery.
  • No logos or other copyrighted material.
  • Avoid names and photos of identifiable people, organizations, and businesses.
  • Make sure your file is circular and meets the resolution requirements.
  • Include a completed entry form, with parent/guardian consent if you are 15 years old or younger.

Submissions will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of youth. However, staff will pre-check submissions to make sure the rules and specs are followed.

Make sure you have:

  • Your artwork file (Double-check it meets the Theme, Specs, and Contest Rules)
  • Parent/guardian approval if you’re 15 or younger

Submit everything through THIS FORM by February 22, 2026 (11:59 PM EST).

You’ll see a confirmation pop-up in your browser after you submit.

If you don’t see it, double-check that you included everything on the checklist and reach out to us for help.

If you can’t access the form, internet, or you’re having trouble, contact us by February 18, 2026 to arrange another way to submit:

Email: planetyouth@healthunit.ca

Phone: 705-474-1400 ext 5373

Five winning designs will be chosen from each age group (11–14 and 15–19), with designs judged by youth from the same age group. Judging criteria includes:

  • Creativity: Originality and imagination
  • Message: Fits the theme and has positive impact
  • Visual impact: Clarity, color, and overall vibe
  • Relevance: Connects to youth experiences

Your info stays safe: We’ll only use your personal information to run the contest. It will be stored securely by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and won’t be shared or used for anything else.

About your artwork: By entering, you give Planet Youth Nipissing permission to share your design on stickers and other materials should you win. These may also be shared by partner organizations in Nipissing. No one will make money from your design, it’s just to spread positive messages! Before printing, all winning designs will have “Planet Youth Nipissing” added to the sticker.

Winners: Winning designs will be shown publicly by age group (11–14 and 15–19). You can choose to share your first name or stay anonymous. Your choice won’t affect your chances of winning. Winners may be asked for their legal name and mailing address to receive their prize, unless pick-up is arranged in-person.

How to create a circular design using Canva:

1. Visit www.canva.com

2. Create an account (you can skip through the paid options)

3. Click on “Create” in the upper left corner of the browser.

4. The search bar should ask what you’d like to create. Type in “Label (Circle)” and select the “2 x 2 in” option.

5. Start designing!

📁 Export Your File

• PNG: File → Download → PNG

• PDF: File → Download → PDF Print → Check “Crop marks and bleed”