Gosport MP’s Christmas Card Contest Draws Over 200 Entries!
Young Artists Battle It Out for Top Spot
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage revealed the winner of her fourth annual Christmas Card Design competition at the Gosport Discovery Centre last night. The competition, open to primary schools across Gosport, Lee on the Solent, Stubbington, and Hill Head, attracted a whopping 200+ entries.
Five-Year-Old’s Big Ben Design Steals the Show
The overall winner is just five years old! Nevaeh-Rose MacLennan from Rowner Infant School wowed judges with her dazzling Big Ben at Christmas design. Her festive artwork will feature as the official 2016 Christmas card.
Runners-Up Shine on the Back of the Card
- Eystan Mawby-Moore from Alverstoke Infant School
- Fleur Edwards from Crofton Hammond Infant School
- Macie-Jane Apps from Haselworth Primary School
These talented youngsters’ designs will appear on the reverse side of the Christmas card.
Caroline Dinenage Praises Local Talent
“This year’s decision was so difficult because of the brilliant designs submitted. It was fantastic to meet so many young artists – their imagination and creativity blew me away. With the talent they’re showing at such young ages, I’m sure they’re destined for great things. I can’t wait to see their entries next year!”
Exhibition and Judges
All entries are on display in the Children’s Section of Gosport Discovery Centre until 19 December 2016. The judging panel included Caroline Dinenage, Mayor of Gosport Lynn Hook, Will Rooney from The News, and award-winning artist Daniel Williams.
