Calling All Young Artists! – MKM Building Supplies Launches 2024 Christmas Card Competition

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Christmas Card Competition, open to all creative young minds across the UK aged 16 and under. Now in its third consecutive year, this festive competition gives budding artists the chance to have their designs printed on up to 10,000 Christmas cards.

Rachel Constable, Head of ESG at MKM, said,

“Our Christmas Card Competition is fast becoming one of our favourite annual traditions, and we’re delighted to once again invite children across the country to showcase their creativity. It brings a smile to all our faces to see the wonderful designs that come in, and we’re excited to spread a bit of festive joy through our Christmas cards again this year.”

Whether your child loves to draw, paint, or create digital artwork, MKM is encouraging participants to showcase their design skills. While not mandatory, entrants are welcome to incorporate MKM-related items such as bricks, timber, or tools – and even their beloved mascot, Bricky!

Who Can Enter:
The competition is open to anyone aged 16 or under, with four age categories:

• 0-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7-11 years
• 12-16 years

Prizes:
One winner from each category will receive a £50 Amazon voucher. One overall winner will also see their design printed on up to 10,000 Christmas cards, which will be sent to MKM customers, suppliers, and partners across the UK. In addition, the overall winner will receive a special £200 art bundle for their school or nursery to nurture even more creativity.

Entry Requirements:

• Designs must be A4-sized, submitted in either JPEG or PDF format, and can be hand-drawn or digital.
• The design must include an MKM logo
• Each entry must include the artist’s name, age (as of 1 December 2024), date of birth, and a guardian’s contact details (address, email, and phone number).
• Entries should be submitted by 9am on Friday 8^th of November 2024.

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Submissions can be made online via the competition’s dedicated entry form

All entries will be judged anonymously by a panel of MKM staff against a number of criteria. The winners will be bold, bright designs that demonstrate creativity, originality, and festive cheer.

For more information on the competition and how to enter, keep an eye on MKM’s social media channels and website.