The City of Kenosha recognized the winners of its annual Spring Election “I Voted” sticker contest during the Common Council meeting on March 17.
The contest, open to students in grades 4K through 12 who reside in Kenosha, invited original designs for the official “I Voted” stickers that will be used in the upcoming Spring Election on April 7. The initiative aims to engage young people with the election process and foster civic participation at an early age.
Winners were chosen from three grade categories: grades 4K-3, grades 4-8, and grades 9-12. Nine student winners were recognized by the Common Council with parental permission. Their designs will be printed and distributed as the city’s official “I Voted” stickers for this year’s election, in partnership with Allegra Kenosha.
The winning students are Adalynn Z. (kindergarten), Abriella S. (1st grade), Briella L. (2nd grade), Lily D. (5th grade), Angelika K. (8th grade), Linnea H. (8th grade), Melody B. (9th grade), Sophia M. (11th grade), and Jocelyn M. (12th grade). All 300 submissions were displayed during Monday’s meeting and will remain on display inside the Municipal Building at 625 52nd St.
“We were thrilled with the creative entries we received,” said Clerk & Treasurer Michelle Nelson, who also thanked election inspectors, school staff, teachers and parents for their support. “To all the students who participated, your enthusiasm made this contest truly special.”
Communication & Election Specialist Alyssa Padjen introduced the winners at the meeting and said, “Tonight, we are proud to recognize nine talented winners whose artwork will be printed and distributed to voters in the upcoming Spring Election. This contest was a fun and meaningful way for students to connect with the election process, and we hope they feel pride seeing their designs come to life as our official ‘I Voted’ stickers.” Padjen also described Allegra Kenosha as an “invaluable partner” in bringing the project to life.
Mayor David Bogdala praised all participants for their creativity: “This contest highlights the outstanding talent we have in this community, from kindergarten through 12th grade,” Bogdala said. “I want to commend all of the young people here for your outstanding work.”
The city plans to continue encouraging youth engagement through similar initiatives in future elections.
