Rules and Guidelines
1. The poster will be on standard poster board (22"x28").
2. Any media of drawing material may be used. Unpublished material (not commerically printed) may be pasted on the board. Three dimensional posters will not be accepted.
3. The subject must conform to the announced theme. It must show evidence of research. The student may include a brief explanation on the poster concerning any symbols used.
4. Group posters are not allowed. Each poster must be the work of an individual student.
5. All entries must have the following data taped to the poster: Name, Address, Home Phone Number, Age, Grade, Name of Teacher, Name of School, School Address, Name of Sponsoring SAR Chapter and State Society.
6. Only one entry per school may be entered in the local competition of each SAR Chapter. Only one entry per Chapter will be allowed in the State Society competition.

Judging Criteria
1. Does the poster express the annual theme?
2. Does the poster show originality by the student?
3. Does the poster show evidence of research?
4. Does the poster show creativity and artistic merit?
5. Is the poster neat? Use of a computer in a creative manner can greatly improve the overall appearance and neatness of the poster.

6.  Does the poster accurately represent the historical event?

Awards and Prizes

National Level Prizes
Winner: First Place Blue Rosette Ribbon and Certificate, $300 Educational Savings Bond.
1st Runner-up: Second Place Red Rosette Ribbon and Certificate, $200 Educational Savings Bond.
2nd Runner-up: Third Place White Rosette Ribbon and Certificate, $100 Educational Savings Bond.

State Level Prizes
Winner: First Place Blue Ribbon, $75 Check.
1st Runner-up: Second Place Red Ribbon, $45 Check.
2nd Runner-up: Third Place White Ribbon

Note: Local prizes may vary.