MONTGOMERY – The City of Montgomery today announced a new contest designed to commemorate the 108th anniversary of Mrs. Rosa Parks’ birthday by channeling students’ creativity.

The arts challenge asks Montgomery students to create a birthday card for Mrs. Parks with a message they would share if she were alive today.

Eligibility is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Participants can choose to submit a paper entry, using crayons, markers and paint, or a digital entry – or e-card. Contest submissions must be emailed to contest@montgomeryal.gov or delivered to the City’s Special Events Office at 200 Coosa Street. Each student’s name, grade, school and parental consent should be included in the submission.

A total of three winners will be announced on Feb. 4. Winners will span three categories: Grades K-6 Traditional, Grades 7-12 Traditional and Digital Entries - Ages 13-18 Years Old. Awards include a cash prize of $100, a ride on the Rosa Parks bus and a tour of the Rosa Parks museum. Entries will be displayed through February at Montgomery Plaza near the Rosa Parks statue.

Mayor Steven L. Reed will present awards to winning students at the Montgomery City Council meeting on Feb. 16, which begins at 5 p.m. at Montgomery City Hall, 103 N. Perry Street. The award packages are provided by The Rosa Parks Museum and Sam’s Club of Montgomery.

The deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 2, 2021 by 5:00 PM. For questions regarding the contest, please call (334) 625-2100 or email jgonzalez@montgomeryal.gov.

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