After reviewing more than 500 submissions, five local elementary students have had their designs chosen to be Mayor Shoemaker's official Christmas cards this year.
"It was great to see the festive spirit reflected in each submission. I look forward to sharing the creativity of our local students with leaders like the Prime Minister and Premier, along with people across our community,” said Mayor Shoemaker in a news release.
Full text of the release follows:
The City of Sault Ste. Marie and Mayor Matthew Shoemaker wish to thank local students for their entries to the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. Approximately 500 submissions were received from elementary school aged children, and five were selected to be used as the Mayor’s annual Christmas Card.
The cards selected are as follows (to view the cards, click on the student's name or see the gallery above):
“I want to extend my thanks to all the students who participated in the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. It was great to see the festive spirit reflected in each submission. I look forward to sharing the creativity of our local students with leaders like the Prime Minister and Premier, along with people across our community,” said Mayor Shoemaker.
The five winning designs will be used as the Mayor’s official 2024 Christmas card, and will feature the winner’s drawing and name. The winners will also receive a gift certificate and a copy of the Christmas card personally signed by the Mayor.