The Prospect Heights Middle School auditorium filled with applause on Nov. 3 as the Orange County Lions Club honored three young artists whose work captured this year’s international Peace Poster theme, “Together as One.”

For more than 30 years, Lions Clubs around the world have sponsored the Peace Poster contest, inviting students to express their vision of peace through art. The program encourages children to think deeply about unity, compassion and global understanding—then communicate those ideas through creativity and color.

This year’s local winners were announced during a brief afternoon ceremony at the school.

First place went to Alison Mathews, who received a $100 prize. Second place was awarded to Levi Hoover, earning $75, and third place went to Hailey Wharton, who received $50.

Lions Club members said the annual contest remains one of their most meaningful youth programs because it gives students a platform to reflect the world they hope to build.

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