Grab the art supplies! The holidays are around the corner, and we need help from the little artists in your life to spread some cheer!
🖼️ The Big Picture: The annual Ingalls Holiday Card Contest is back, and we’re looking for bold, colorful, creative designs to help us get shipbuilders in the festive spirit!
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Any child, ages 5-11, who has a shipbuilder in the family can enter
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Submit artwork by Friday, October 3
📋 Guidelines for Greatness
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Who Can Enter? Any child, ages 5-11, who’s related to an Ingalls shipbuilder
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Kids, grandkids, stepkids, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins — all future shipbuilders welcome!
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Note: Up to 3 entries allowed per child
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What To Include: Artwork must be full-color and feature a winter holiday scene and an Ingalls-built ship
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Paper Size: Must be 8.5”x11”
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Any paper type works (copy paper, cardstock etc.)
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No digital art will be accepted
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Be Creative! Use paints, crayons, markers, pen/ink — whatever gets the imagination flowing!
📬 Drop It In!
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Look for the Blue Contest Boxes around the shipyard. Each box will contain forms and clear protective sleeves.
Admin 1 lobby
Admin 2 lobby
Admin 3 lobby
CSA 3 cafeteria
HR
East Bank
Wet Dock
MTA
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Fill out the Holiday Card Contest Form completely — this step is super important so we can match the artwork to its artist!
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Child’s name, age, grade
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Shipbuilder’s name, badge number, department, email, phone
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Place artwork and form inside the sleeve and place it in the box
⭐ Be a Star…
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Winning art will be featured on the Ingalls 2025 Holiday Card
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Sent to all 11,000+ shipbuilders + community partners
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The artist will also be featured in The Anchor & IngallsConnect News
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ALL submitted art will be displayed around the shipyard during the holiday season
🏆 …And Earn Bragging Rights
Get that wallet photo ready! Winning this contest will give you another opportunity to remind everyone you work with that your future shipbuilder is not only brilliant, but also talented!
Questions? Email IngallsCommunications@hii.com