‘Oregon History Rocks’ blllboard contest
Why does Oregon’s history rock? From the Oregon Trail to Portlandia, Oregon is full of fascinating, rich, and quirky stories that make up our state’s history.
To tell these stories, the Oregon Historical Society and Clear Channel Outdoor are sponsoring the first ever “Oregon History Rocks Billboard Contest,” open to students across the state.
The contest will be divided into three categories based on age level: Kindergarten – 4th grade, 5th – 8th grade, and 9th – 12th grade.
A panel of judges from OHS, Clear Channel Outdoor, and local advertising agencies will judge the entries and choose a winner from each category, whose billboard will be printed and displayed in downtown Portland.
The official unveiling of the three billboards will be on Oregon Statehood Day, February 14th, 2013.
“The Oregon Historical Society is excited to partner with our neighbors at Clear Channel Outdoor to sponsor this fun and historic opportunity for school children throughout Oregon,” says OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. “With so many great reasons to love Oregon’s history, it is sure to be a challenge choosing the winning entries!”
Interested students can pick up an entry form at the Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park Avenue, downtown Portland), or can print the form online at http://ohs.org/education/billboard-contest.cfm. Deadline for submission is January 18th, 2013 at 5 PM.
All entry forms must be mailed or deliver to Clear Channel Outdoor, 715 NE Everett Street, Portland, 97232, Attn: Oregon History Rocks Billboard Competition. Please visit the OHS website for complete contest rules and submission guidelines.
