Student Activities holds “Get Out the Vote” button design contest

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A pile of buttons that read "VOTE"

Download the “Get Out the Vote” button contest template

Submit your design here

HFC Student Activities is sponsoring a contest called “Get Out the Vote,” in which you are invited to submit a voting-related button design by Friday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m. The winning entry will be featured on campus during National Voter Education Week Program, starting Tuesday, October 7.

Contest rules

Here are the contest rules:

  • Please submit only one button design per student. All submissions must be digital; paper will not be accepted.
  • You must submit your own original button design.
  • Your design must fit into the design template provided (7.5" x 7.5", inside a circle) to ensure it will fit within the buttons.
  • Your submission must be a JPEG, PDF, or PNG format and cannot be more than 10 MB in size.
  • Please include your first and last name, Hawkmail address, and phone number, so we can contact you if you win. If you do not include your name and contact information, your entry will be disqualified.

Button designs will be entered in a head-to-head tournament on Monday, September 22, on our Student Activities Instagram page. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 24.

Are you registered to vote?

While voter registration is not required for the button design contest, we strongly encourage you to vote if you will be at least 18 years old by election day.

Please register to vote on Wednesday, August 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Student Activities will host a table in the quad between the Reuther Liberal Arts Building (Building K), the Health Science Education Center (Building G), and the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center (Building F) on the main campus.

General election deadlines for 2025:

  • Saturday, October 20: Last day to register online or by mail. Online registration requires a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID.
  • October 21–November 4: You must register in person at your city or township clerk's office. You will need to bring proof of residency.
  • Tuesday, November 4: In-person registration is available until 8 p.m. at your city or township clerk's office. You can register and vote on the same day.

More information

The button design contest is open to HFC students only. For questions or more information about the “Get Out the Vote” button design contest or to register to vote, contact Student Activities at studentactivities@hfcc.edu.