Student Coin Contest
Help us celebrate Haldimand County’s 25th anniversary by designing a Haldimand County 25‑cent coin! We’re inviting local students to show us what makes Haldimand special to them through creativity, colour, and imagination.
Coin contest winners
Haldimand County is pleased to announce the winners of its 25th Anniversary Student Coin Contest, celebrating the creativity, talent, and community pride of local students.
The contest invited students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 to design a commemorative 25-cent coin representing what makes Haldimand County special. Submissions were received across three age categories: Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4 to 6, and Grades 7 to 8.
Get your keepsake coin!
The winning designs have also been minted on limited-edition commemorative coins, which members of the public can pick up free of charge at the Administration Building in Cayuga while supplies last.
Kindergarten to Grade 3
Winner: Paisley Lane
Age 9
About the design:
- Features "Muddy" as the central image
- First thing Paisley thinks of when she thinks of Haldimand
- A strong symbol of community identity
Runner up: Evelyn Waltenbury
Grade 4 to 6
Winner: Averey Hachey
Age 11
About the design:
- Features a Great Blue Heron
- Inspired by Haldimand's natural beauty and Lake Erie habitats
- Includes the Haldimand sign as a meaningful local landmark
Runner up: Noah Noort and Everley Meldrum
Grade 7 to 8
Winner: Lilly Stire
Age 13
About the design:
- Features the Port Maitland Lighthouse
- Inspired by its beauty and local significance
- Captures the unique character of Haldimand's community
Runner up: Isabella Sherwood and Jenaya Avery
