Holiday card design contest
Posted on: August 25, 2025; Updated on: August 25, 2025
By Catherine Pruitt, stucomm@mailbox.sc.edu
President Michael Amiridis and First Lady Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis invite you to enter original artwork for a chance to be featured on the president's official 2025 holiday card.
The contest is open to all University of South Carolina undergraduate and graduate students, and contest entries are accepted until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 1. Artwork must be submitted electronically with the completed entry form.
The grand prize winner receives $500, and two runners-up each receive $250. The winner’s name appears on the back of the card, and all three winners are invited to the President’s House to be recognized. Winners will be notified by email on or before Nov. 28.
Original artwork should combine the spirit of winter break with one or more of the following themes:
- University of South Carolina life
- College life in general
- South Carolina
- The winter season
Visit the holiday card design contest webpage for more information and online application.