This spring, the Camden County Clerk’s Office and the Camden County Board of Elections is inviting students from across the county to showcase their creativity and civic pride through the “I Voted” Sticker Contest, by designing an original sticker that reflects Camden County or New Jersey, promotes nonpartisan civic engagement, and highlights what voting means to them and their community.
“Not only will this contest give Camden County students the chance to see their artwork worn by thousands of Camden County residents, but it is my hope that it will get our young people excited about voting and civic engagement,” said Clerk Pamela Lampitt. “I’m looking forward to seeing the designs that these students come up with, and I encourage all Camden County students to participate.”
Winning designs will be featured on official “I Voted” and “I Voted by Mail” stickers distributed to voters in upcoming elections, giving students the opportunity to see their artwork used by thousands of residents throughout Camden County. The contest is open to students who live in Camden County and attend a public, private, or charter school within the county, or who participate in an equivalent homeschool program.
Eligibility is divided into two categories:
- Students in grades 5 through 8 may enter the “I Voted” sticker contest.
- Students in grades 9 through 12 may enter the “I Voted by Mail” sticker contest.
Donna Robinson Taylor, Chair of the Camden County Board of Elections, expressed her excitement about the contest.
“The Board of Elections is so excited to team with Clerk Lampitt for this fun opportunity and are looking forward to seeing what young creative minds come up with,” Robinson Taylor said. “Getting children excited to take part in the election process is fundamental in building their enthusiasm as future voters!”
In addition to submitting their artwork, students must include a brief written statement explaining why voting is important to them. Entries will be evaluated by the Camden County Clerk and the Camden County Board of Elections Commissioners based on originality, creativity, neatness, and relevance to the theme.
Camden County Board of Elections Commissioner, R. John Custodio emphasized the importance of getting young people excited about voting.
“The Camden County Board of Elections is sponsoring this contest with the Camden County Clerk’s office to engage the future voter,” Custodio said. “The contest is a tremendous way to get the future generation excited about voting and civic engagement.”
To enter the contest, students must submit the following:
- Completed entry and consent form signed by a parent or guardian
- An original, hand-drawn sticker design created by the student
- A typed paragraph explaining why voting is important to them and our community.
Design Guidelines:
- Entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. EST on Friday, May 1, 2026
- Design must include the words “I Voted” or “I Voted by Mail”, depending on the student’s age group
- Artwork should reflect must contain elements relating to Camden County or New Jersey and promote nonpartisan civic pride
- Design must be original, student-created, and hand-drawn using physical media (pens, pencils, crayons, markers, paint, pastels, etc.) and may not be computer or AI generated
- Designs may not include copyrighted material, trademarks, or identifiable individuals without permission
Students must submit their completed entry form, original artwork and typed paragraph using one of the following methods:
- Online: www.camdencounty.com/service/county-clerk/i-voted-sticker-contest/
- Email electdiv@camdencounty.com
- Mail or in-person:
- Camden County Clerk’s Office (520 Market Street, Room 102, Camden, NJ 08102)
- Elections and Archive Building (100 University Court, Blackwood, NJ 08012)
The County Clerk will notify the winners via email and phone using the contact information listed on the contest entry form. If a winner cannot be verified by the Office, the runner-up design will become a potential winner, subject to verification.