Voting program slogan, poster contest deadlines approach Published March 11, 2011 By Senior Airman Anthony J. Hyatt 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- The deadline for submitting entries for the 2011 Federal Voting Assistance Program Voting Slogan and Poster Contest is April 8. The FVAP Poster Contest seeks artwork illustrating the importance of and/or how it feels to be an American citizen voting absentee from anywhere in the world. This artwork will be used to create the 2012 voting poster and Voting Assistance Guide cover. The FVAP Slogan Contest asks for slogan ideas that inspire members of the military, their families and U.S. citizens residing overseas to start or continue to participate in elections while away from home. FVAP Poster Contest and Slogan Contest details can be found at www.fvap.gov, http://challenge.gov/challenges/116 and http://challenge.gov/challenges/115. The winning contest entries will be used to promote interest in the electoral process among military members, their families and U.S. citizens worldwide for the 2012 presidential election year. All submissions must include the applicant's full name, branch of service, if military, mailing address, daytime telephone number, fax number and e-mail address, if applicable. All phone and fax numbers should include all necessary country and city codes or DSN prefixes. The winner for each contest and a guest will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in special events and tours. Runners-up will receive a certificate of recognition and a challenge coin from the department for their contribution to this program. To submit your entry, individuals can go to the fvap.gov webpage and click the "Post a Submission" button or e-mail their submission to slogan@fvap.gov. Entries can also be faxed to (703) 696-1352 or DSN 426-1352 or mailed to: Federal Voting Assistance Program Attn: Voting Slogan/Poster Contest 1777 North Kent Street, Suite 14003 Arlington, VA 22209 There is no limit to the number of entries a person may submit, but it is requested that all slogans and posters be submitted individually. For additional information, visit www.fvap.gov or call (703) 588-1584.