04.30.24
Edgewell Personal Care Company and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation are participating in the second annual Emerging Artist Contest, focused on educators for 2024.
This year's new contest theme calls for teachers to submit a design that communicates the importance of literacy through their design. The winning teacher will receive a $10,000 prize, half of which will go toward supporting their classroom, and the other half will go toward the winner's individual artistic pursuits.
Through the contest, Edgewell and its Schick Intuition shave brand aim to elevate creative expression and encourage teachers to continue supporting literacy and the arts within their community.
Edgewell says it’s dedicated to enacting its corporate purpose, values and behaviors, and this contest will continue to support its People First value, specifically.
"Edgewell looks to lead with people at the forefront of every decision and with that, we are pleased to be launching the second year of this contest,” said Rod Little, CEO of Edgewell Personal Care. “We look forward to encouraging creativity through art and literacy and supporting some of the most integral individuals within our community, educators. We're so proud to partner with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to enrich the lives of those in our community and make a meaningful, positive impact with this project."
Dollar General Literacy Foundation says it continues to invest in education and literacy programs increasing access, enhancing the quality of instruction and inspiring and advancing innovation. Since its inception in 1993, the foundation has awarded more than $238 million to support literacy and learning, enabling more than 19.6 million people to achieve their goals and dreams.
Middle and high school art teachers are encouraged to visit EmergingArtistProject.com to enter their original piece of artwork for consideration to win a one-time prize and the chance for their design to be featured on limited-edition Schick Intuition packaging at Dollar General. The contest will accept submissions through June 3, 2024.