WILLIAMSBURG – In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the City of Williamsburg is inviting local students from select Williamsburg-James City County Schools to bring their creativity to the 2026 election experience through a community-wide Vote Sticker Design Contest.
The Williamsburg Public Art Council, in partnership with the City’s Voter Registrar’s Office, is encouraging students to design original “Future Voter” and “I Voted” stickers for distribution during the 2026 election cycle.
“The right to vote is a cornerstone of democracy, and this contest is a meaningful way to connect that idea with creativity and civic pride,” said Council Member Barbara Ramsey, who also serves on WPAC. “We’re excited to see how our students interpret what voting means to them and to showcase their work across the community.”
The sticker design categories are open to students from the following Williamsburg-James City County schools:
- “Future Voter” – Laurel Lane Elementary School (grades K-5), Matthew Whaley Elementary School (grades K-5)
- “I Voted” – Berkeley Middle School (grades 6-8), James Blair Middle School (grades 6-8), Lafayette High School (grades 9-12)
Students are invited to submit original, nonpartisan designs that reflect the importance of voting and community participation. Winning designs will be printed and distributed by the City of Williamsburg as official stickers during the 2026 election.
For contest rules and submission details, visit williamsburgva.gov/votesticker.
Submissions will be accepted from April 13 to May 11, 2026. The Williamsburg Public Art Council will select finalists based on creativity, clarity, and visual impact at a small scale. The community will then vote online to choose one winner per category. Winners will be announced in early July and recognized at a Williamsburg City Council meeting.
“This initiative highlights the creativity of our students while fostering early connections to civic life,” WPAC Chair Robert Currie said. “It’s an exciting way to engage young people in the democratic process and create something meaningful for the entire community.”
