Haldimand County's “I Voted” Sticker Contest

The printed stickers will be 2 inches in diameter.

Your Design Must:

• Include the exact wording “I Voted” somewhere in the design
• Fit within the provided design template
• Be original artwork (either hand-drawn or digitally created without the use of AI)

Not Permitted:

• AI-generated artwork
• Copyrighted or trademarked images, logos, or characters
• Political party logos, slogans, or references to candidates
• Offensive, discriminatory, or commercial content

• The “I Voted” sticker contest is open to all Haldimand County residents, with the exception of candidates running in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections and their immediate family members (spouses, children, parents, and siblings).
• Each participant may submit only one design.
• County employees and their immediate family members may submit designs; however, they are not eligible to win.
• Participants aged 17 and under must have parental consent to enter.
•  Advertising or promotion agencies are not eligible to participate.

The winning “I Voted” design will be turned into real stickers that electors will receive at in-person voting locations after they vote in the 2026 election, while supplies last.

The winner will receive:

• A Haldimand County swag prize pack
• A certificate signed by the Municipal Clerk
• Recognition on the City’s website and social media
• Copies of the winning stickers to keep or share with their friends

• The winner will be declared by a selection committee by the end of the business day on Friday, September 25.
• Any entries that are incomplete, illegible, altered, reproduced, forged, offensive, irregular, fraudulent, or otherwise not in compliance with these rules will be disqualified.
• The County will be the sole and final authority in validating and selecting the winning design.
• By entering the contest, all participants (including the winner) agree to:
  • Abide by all contest rules and decisions made by the County
  • Release and hold harmless the County, its employees, elected officials, agents, representatives, and affiliated agencies from any liability related to participation in the contest
  • Permit the County to use their name, age, and town for promotional purposes without additional compensation
  • All decisions made by the County are final and binding.
• The County is not responsible for:
  • Errors or inaccuracies in entry submissions
  • Technical malfunctions or data transmission issues
  • Lost, delayed, misdirected, or incomplete entries
  • Any damage to a participant’s computer or device related to contest participation
• The County reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or suspend the contest at its sole discretion due to technical issues, fraud, or any circumstances beyond its control.
• This contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws.
• All submissions become the sole property of the County and may be displayed publicly, including on County websites.
• The winning participant agrees to transfer all rights, title, and interest in the design to the County.