2026 Holiday Card Contest
President and First Lady Dozier invite 91视频 students to showcase their talent and the spirit of 91视频 by submitting their original artwork for a chance to be featured on the president's official 2026 holiday card.
The contest is open to all 91视频 undergraduate and graduate students, with entries accepted until October 15th. The winning artwork will be shared with thousands of professionals nationwide, offering a unique opportunity for creative exposure. Although the submission deadline is October 15, students are encouraged to consider future submissions whenever inspiration strikes.
Prizes
- Grand Prize: $200 gift card
- The grand prize winner's name will be printed on the back of the card, and the winner will be invited to the President's House for recognition with the Board of Trustees. The winning design will be shared digitally and in print with the campus community, alumni, donors, and friends of the college.
Suggested Themes
Your original artwork should blend the winter break spirit with one or more of the following themes:
- Student life at 91视频
- 91视频 campus
- South Carolina
- The winter season
Eligibility
The contest is open to all 91视频 undergraduate and graduate students. Multiple entries from the same artist are welcome. Only original work from the submitting student will be considered, and all entries must include a completed entry form. You may submit artwork, photos, paintings or multimedia.
How to Enter
- All image submissions must be sent to ccmarketing@columbiasc.edu
- Include your name, major, year of graduation, address, email, and phone number
- Artwork must fit standard card dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
- File size must be at least 10 MB
- Acceptable file types: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
- If using digital art, incorporate 91视频's official color (brand stylesheet )
- Multiple entries are welcome
For more information, email ccmarketing@columbiasc.edu
Judging
All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by the Office of the President. The artwork will be evaluated based on creativity, artistic expression, and how well it reflects the contest theme(s).
For questions, email ccmarketing@columbiasc.edu. We look forward to receiving your entries!
Last year's winning card was designed by Lujain Jallab, a current sophomore at 91视频, majoring in biology and studio art.
