Federal Voting Assistance Program looking for slogans

  • Published
  • By Maj. William Villegas II
  • Sheppard Installation Voting Assistance Officer
The Voting Slogan Contest is a biennial contest sponsored by the Federal Voting Assistance Program in its efforts to promote interest in the democratic process among citizens covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act - members of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, their families and all U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. 

The contest runs now until April 9. 

It is very easy to participate. Just create a simple slogan - or slogans - that express, in the participant's own words, the importance of voting or something that may inspire someone to vote. Once the slogan is complete, submit it to the FVAP. 

Upon completion of the contest, a panel of independent judges will review slogan submissions and choose the winning slogan on its originality and motivational value. This winning slogan will be featured in the FVAP's 2008-2009 media campaign which focuses on increasing voter awareness among U.S. citizens worldwide and encouraging them to participate in the democratic process. 

In addition, slogans will be posted on the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov, in the 2008-2009 Voting Assistance Guide, on motivational posters, audiovisual materials and in other FVAP publications and manuals. The contest winner and runners-up will not only feel the satisfaction of knowing that their slogan is helping improve voter awareness, but they will also be given a certificate of recognition from the Secretary of Defense fro their contribution to this important endeavor. 

There is no limit to the number of entries a participant may submit, but all slogans be submitted separately. The deadline for submission is April 9. All submissions must include the participant's full name, branch of service for military members only, mailing address, daytime telephone number, fax number and e-mail address so winner can be contacted. 

Send entries via email to slogan@fvap.ncr.gov, by fax to (703) 696-1352, DSN 426-1352 or mail: Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, Attn: Voting Slogan Contest, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington DC 20301-1155. 

If submitting by mail, please type or print on standard-size paper, one slogan per page with contact information on each page. Please join the FVAP in helping to inspire others to vote by submitting your entry today.