The holiday season is inching closer, and so is the Scott County Sheriff’s Office's tradition of fostering community spirit through their 9th Annual Greeting Card Design Contest, designed for the youth of Scott County. This initiative calls on children 12 and under to creatively showcase the intersection of law enforcement and community in a winter-themed drawing. As reported by Scott County's official website, the winning artwork will front the Sheriff’s Office official holiday greeting card—a yearly correspondence sent out to agency partners, officials, and sponsors.
While the Sheriff's Office encourages the kids to create independently, they’re also nudging adults like teachers and parents to use this contest to discuss and to explain the roles of law enforcement in their neighborhoods. According to the Scott County website, Sheriff Luke Hennen hit the nail on the head when he expressed his anticipation for the contest: "I look forward to seeing how these talented young artists depict the spirit of our community and the important role we play within it," he told the organizers of the event.
Submissions are welcome until November 17, 2025, with the contest laying out some ground rules: no religious symbols or text, and each entry must be on standard-sized 11”x 8.5” paper. Artwork should represent positively the police-community relationship—it could range from winter fun with deputies to integration of official symbols like the sheriff star or badge. Artists must label their submission on the back with contact details and drop it off or post it to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
The competition is divided into three age categories, with winners expecting to pocket a $15 gift card among other goodies—social media recognition, a travel mug, a badge pin, and a certificate. Moreover, the winners will receivea personal prize delivery from none other than a Sheriff’s Deputy. Sarah Deppe, the Sheriff’s Office Communications and Office Coordinator, at the receiving end of contest queries, is available through her email [email protected] or by calling 952-496-8290 for more information. She seems ready to field your most burning questions on this unique blend of community engagement and holiday cheer.
