North American International Auto Show Announces 2015 High School Poster Contest

Cash prizes will be awarded to 16 Michigan student winners

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Oct 02, 2014, 12:37 ET

TROY, Mich., Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show 2015 (NAIAS) announced today the launch of its annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January. The contest was established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's students and encourage careers in automotive design while recognizing local art communities for their talents. In 2014, NAIAS received 989 entries from 73 high schools.

The 27^th annual NAIAS Poster Contest is open to all Michigan residents enrolled in grades 10 through 12. An independent panel of recognized representatives from the local art community will judge the contest. Past judges have included NAIAS chairmen, General Motors designers, College for Creative Studies instructors, and State Farm representatives. This year, the judges will choose winners in 16 categories.

"We are excited to launch this year's contest--it's always amazing to see the unique and innovative artwork from our young talent, our future designers," said Scott LaRiche, chairman NAIAS 2015. "We look forward every year to working with Michigan students and teachers, as many schools now include this contest as part of their curriculum."

Winning posters will be displayed at NAIAS 2015 and reproduced in the official NAIAS program, which is available to the public. Winning posters may also be displayed on the official NAIAS website, http://www.naias.com/the-2015-show/contests/poster-contest/2014-poster-contest-winners.aspx.

Posters must be original artwork, 25" x 21" in size, two-dimensional and camera ready. The poster theme must be automotive related, and any mixed media suitable for reproduction as a poster is allowed, including computer-generated graphics. All subject matter must be in good taste.

Posters must contain all of the following copy: "NAIAS 2015," "Detroit" and "Cobo Center." The entry deadline is November 25, 2014.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Chairmen's Award	$1,000
State Farm Award	$1,000
Designer's Best of Show - Digital	$500
Designer's Best of Show - Traditional	$500
Best Theme	$250
Best Use of Color	$250
Most Creative	$250
1^st Place, 10^thGrade Award	$500
1^st Place, 11^th Grade Award	$500
1^st Place, 12^th Grade Award	$500
2^nd Place, 10^th Grade Award	$250
2^nd Place, 11^th Grade Award	$250
2^nd Place, 12^th Grade Award	$250
3^rd Place, 10^th Grade Award	$100
3^rd Place, 11^th Grade Award	$100
3^rd Place, 12^th Grade Award	$100

To view official rules, please visit http://www.naias.com/the-2015-show/contests/poster-contest.aspx. Additional questions may be directed to Sandy Herp at 248.283.5138 or [email protected].

About the North American International Auto Show
Now in its 27th year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people and ideas that matter most - up close and in one place. Administered by Executive Director Rod Alberts, the NAIAS is one of the largest media events in North America, and the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world.

Press Preview - Monday-Tuesday, January 12-13, 2015
Industry Preview - Wednesday-Thursday, January 14-15, 2015
Charity Preview - Friday, January 16, 2015
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