Calling All Young CANADIAN Artists!
Join our Ambler Kids for Kids Hat Art Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on one of our 2026 Spring Collection hats. Imagine seeing your design come to life on a Canadian-made hat that everyone will love!
We are Ambler, a Canadian hat company that celebrates nature, family, adventure, animals, and art. We're inviting young artists from across Canada to unleash their creativity!
The winner will receive:
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🎨 A custom, Canadian-made Ambler hat featuring your artwork (valued at $42)
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🎁 An art supply prize pack worth $50
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🏫 A $200 donation to your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for school initiatives!
Contest Rules & Eligibility
WHO CAN ENTER?
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Open to all children aged 5 to 12 currently attending any Canadian elementary school.
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A parent or guardian must provide consent for participation.
THEME:
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“The Great Outdoors” – Nature, adventure, animals, and everything that makes exploring outside exciting!
ACCEPTED ART MEDIUMS:
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Crayons, markers, paint, colored pencils, digital art, and mixed media.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
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Each child may submit one original artwork.
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Artwork must be submitted by March 10th, 2025. See HOW TO SUBMIT section below.
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Include the child’s name, age, school name, and a parent/guardian’s contact information with the submission.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Our panel of judges will select the winner based on:
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✅ Creativity & Originality – Unique and imaginative interpretations of the theme.
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✅ Artistic Execution – Effort, detail, and overall composition.
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✅ Reproducibility – How well the design will transfer onto a hat.
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✅ Emotional Impact – How well the artwork captures the joy of nature and adventure.
The judges' decision is final.
Prizes & Recognition
🏆 Grand Prize Winner
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🎨 A custom, Canadian-made Ambler hat featuring your artwork (valued at $42)
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🎁 An art supply prize pack worth $50.
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🏫 A $200 donation to your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for school initiatives!
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A featured spot in the 2026 Spring Collection launch announcement.
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Recognition on Ambler’s website and social media.
🎨 Honorable Mentions (Runner-ups)
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Their artwork will be showcased on Ambler’s website and social media.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Download the template - CLICK HERE.
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Print the template.
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Fill Out the Information: Complete the details on the template.
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Create Your Masterpiece: Have your child design their artwork inspired by the great outdoors.
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Snap, Scan or Save Your Artwork: Capture a clear, well-lit photo, scan your masterpiece in high resolution, or submit a digital file—whichever best showcases your creation!
- Submit Your Entry:Click the MAKE A SUBMISSION! button below and complete the form to submit.
Submit your artwork now and see your design featured on a custom,
Canadian-made Ambler hat.
Join the contest by clicking below to download the submission form and get started.