National Poppy Ambassador (Ages 6-12)
National Poppy Ambassador award submissions are submitted electronically to address postage and material cost considerations. Please refer to the rules below for submission requirements and deadline information.
- Participant must be between 6 and 12 years of age as of June 1 and be a Junior member in good standing of the American Legion Auxiliary.
- Promotional activity of the poppy story must occur through The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the community during the timespan of May 1 of the current year to April 30 of the following year.
- For National Poppy Ambassador consideration, participant must submit a National Poppy Ambassador Award electronic application with supporting documentation.
- All entries are due by 5 p.m. on June 1.
- In addition to the information on the award application, please include documentation on the criteria below. Accepted formats are Word document, Google Slides, or .pdf. PowerPoint presentations may also be uploaded via Googles Slides. For more information on Google Slides, please visit https://www.google.com/slides/about/.
Criteria for judging National Poppy Ambassador entries:
- The memorial poppy must be visible in all promotion and publicity submitted.
- There is no specific dress code or dress color for the National Poppy Ambassador.
- Promotion of the Poppy Program: What did you share and do?
- Publicity of poppy activities (newspapers, radio/TV, etc.).
- Submitted file must include the following information (both pictures and descriptions)
- What I learned during my time as a Poppy Ambassador?
- How I shared the story of the poppy with my community?
- What does the poppy mean to me?
- What activities did I attend to promote the poppy and its meaning?
- Age-appropriate originality with considerations for neatness and creativity.
The National Poppy Ambassador (age 6-12) winner may be invited to the ALA National Convention immediately following their selection, and if they so choose, will travel at their own expense.
The winner of the National Poppy Ambassador contest will receive a citation plaque.
