How does the contest work?

SW-AHMA selects up to three winning posters, photographs*, websites*, computer art* or other media*-such as tile, macramé, needlework etc.-which must be submitted as a photograph, from each category (i.e., elderly, special needs and each children's grade level).

*See detailed descriptions for format and size in another section of the contest rules. The five grade categories for children are based on the grade level the contestants have completed by June 2019:

• Kindergarten-first grade
• Second-third grade
• Fourth-sixth grade
• Seventh-ninth grade
• 10th-12th grade

While we encourage community activities to discuss the theme and contest rules, ENTRIES MUST BE CREATED BY THE INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. All AHMA winning submissions are forwarded to NAHMA where a distinguished panel of judges will select the 13 winning entries that will appear inside the pages of the 2020 calendar, including submissions from children, elderly, and residents with special needs. One special entry will be selected as the grand prizewinner, which will appear on the cover. Only children are eligible to become the grand prizewinners. All art submitted to NAHMA becomes the property of NAHMA and NAHMA has the right to use the art for publicity, publications and advertisements.