New sticker designs featuring expressions of family, culture, equal rights, and embracing our authentic selves, are showcasing what is important to local youth.
Planet Youth Nipissing put out the call for designs in January, asking what matters to area youth. More than 40 ‘ideas that stick’ were submitted.
A panel of youth judges selected 15 designs to be awarded, exceeding the original plan to select ten winning designs, with the winners honoured earlier this month.
The winning designers received $50 and hard copies of their sticker.
“We wanted to give youth an opportunity to engage with us in a way that felt authentic, low-barrier, and would give them creative freedom and agency,” says Alyssa Bedard, Community Development Coordinator for Planet Youth Nipissing. “We know that when young people lead and shape activities, they feel valued and heard. It builds their confidence, leadership skills, and gives them a sense of ownership over real issues that affect their lives.”
Stickers are available to youth-serving organizations who submit a request form through the Planet Youth Nipissing website.
“Youth are more likely to stay involved when they know their opinions matter,” says Bedard.
All of the winning designs can be viewed at the following link https://planetyouthnipissing.ca/get-involved/contest-winners/
“The engagement we saw at the reveal party was a testament to the sense of community and capability this contest established,” adds Bedard. “It was especially meaningful to see so many proud parents and caregivers show up to celebrate their child’s success. From start to finish, this contest has gotten to the heart of what Planet Youth is all about.”
Planet Youth Nipissing is a community-driven movement focused on improving the health and well-being of young people, and preventing early substance use by bringing together parents, educators, youth and organizations.
