Public Service Recognition Week, observed nationally during the first full week of May, highlights the vital contributions of public servants and encourages careers in public service.

To celebrate, the City of Houston hosts a poster contest showcasing municipal jobs. Young artists illustrate a city job they would like to perform, fostering awareness of municipal careers while bringing families together through art.

Prizes

Prize packages will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18.

Poster Contest Rules

• Draw yourself in a City of Houston job. View our job listings to explore available positions.
• Open to participants ages 5-18 with a parent or relative employed by the City of Houston.
• Use any medium to create your artwork on an 8.5 x 11-inch poster. Be creative!
• On the back of your poster, include:
  • Poster title
  • Your name and age
  • Contact phone number
  • Relative’s name, department, work phone number, and relation to you

Submission Guidelines

Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026

Digital Upload Instructions

• Scan your poster at 300 dpi and upload a JPG or PDF file.
• Name your file using this format: FirstInitialLastName_PosterTitle_Age (e.g., JSmith_Firefighter_12.jpg/pdf).
• You can scan your poster using a smartphone app:
  • Android: Google Drive app
  • iPhone: Notes app
• Ensure your poster is fully visible, with no shadows, cut edges, wrinkles, or blurriness.

Upload your submission via our online contest form.

Mail-In Submission

Mail your poster to:

COH Poster Contest
Attention: HR Communications
611 Walker, 4A, Houston, TX 77002

Do not send entries via City of Houston inter-office mail to prevent loss or misplacement.