Access Energy Cooperative is inviting young artists and families across southeast Iowa to take part in a creative and educational challenge—the 2025 Poster Contest. This year, the cooperative is switching things up by focusing on artwork that teaches electrical safety, offering participants a chance to win $100 and have their posters featured in the 2027 Access Energy Cooperative calendar.
The contest encourages kids, families, and groups of all ages to design eye-catching horizontal posters (11″ x 5.5″) that include both a vivid visual message and a simple electrical safety tip. Thirteen winning entries will each receive $100, and their posters will appear not only in the annual calendar but also on the cooperative’s website, social media pages, the Iowa Electric Cooperative Living magazine, and at the Access Energy annual meeting.
Entries must be original, two-dimensional creations—drawings, markers, paints, and similar mediums are all welcome. Posters should be appropriate for families and children, and must be submitted by individuals living in the southeast Iowa counties served by Access Energy Cooperative.
Key Dates:
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Submission deadline: March 21, 2026
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Winners announced: April 2026
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Posters featured: 2027 Access Energy calendar, distributed at the 2026 Annual Meeting
All posters will also be displayed at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Members.
Submissions may be mailed or delivered to Access Energy Cooperative, 1800 West Washington Street, or sent to P.O. Box 440, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641. Entrants should include contact details and a poster title on the back of their artwork.
For more details, visit Access Energy Cooperative’s website and look for the poster contest information page. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about safety, share their creativity, and possibly see their artwork in print for thousands to enjoy!