Hosted by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Empowered to Lead T-Shirt Design Contest is a powerful opportunity for elementary, middle, and high school students to express their creativity and leadership through art.

 

This year’s theme is:"Empowered to Lead – The Future Starts With Me"

We're looking for original artwork that reflects leadership, empowerment, and the mission of 100 Black Men. Designs can be hand-drawn or digital, and should include a positive message using no more than 3 colors for printing.

 

🎨 Submission Guidelines:

• Open to elementary, middle, and high school students

• Must be original artwork (hand-drawn or digital)

• Include the phrase "Empowered to Lead" or a similar message

• Use a maximum of 3 colors

• Must align with the mission/values of 100 Black Men

• Submit as PDF, PNG, or JPG

   

🏆 Prizes:

• 1st Place: $150 + Your design printed on a t-shirt + Recognition

• 2nd Place: $75 + Certificate

• 3rd Place: $50 + Certificate

   

📅 Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: May 10, 2025

• Winners Announced: May 17, 2025

   

💡 Why Enter?

• See your artwork featured on an official t-shirt

• Support the mission of 100 Black Men

• Showcase your creativity and leadership through art