Hanover Safe Place is holding a design contest and inviting kids to showcase their talent, creativity and support for a great cause.  By creating a design incorporating the Pumpkin Run logo (below) and submitting the entry form found here, kids have the opportunity to have their work showcased on this year’s Pumpkin Run t-shirt front.   The Pumpkin Run is a 5K run/walk that benefits Hanover Safe Place, and will be held on October 6, 2012 at the Ashland Berry Farm.

The design of the t-shirt should incorporate the theme of “promoting freedom from domestic violence & sexual assault”; and be no larger than 10 inches by 10 inches.   The contest is open to all between the ages 8 – 18, regardless of the level of expertise.  Please submit your entries via email in PDF or Publisher to stacie.francis@hanoversafeplace.com, by Monday August 20, 2012.  The winner will be notified on Monday August 27, 2012.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria:  creativity and inclusion of the theme “promoting freedom from domestic violence & sexual assault.”  The winner will receive the following: 2 free entries to the race; recognition at the race, and honor of starting the race; and an iPod shuffle and $50 Target gift card.

For more information on the Pumpkin Run, the design contest, or Hanover Safe Place, call Stacie Francis at 804-752-2728.