NEVADA CITY, CA – Calling local child artists – The Sheriff’s annual Holiday Card Contest is back!
Nevada County children, ages 4 – 12, are invited to submit their holiday-inspired artwork to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) for a chance to have their artwork published and transformed into the official 2026 greeting card for the agency with public naming recognition.
The winner will also receive a patrol ride to school as well as a Donuts with Deputies Party for their entire class. Children will enjoy donuts and juice with deputies, learn about law enforcement, and have a meet and greet with Sheriff Shannan Moon.
“I personally look forward to this contest every year and seeing every drawing submitted,” said Sheriff Moon. “The children have continually wowed us with their creativity, wit, and thoughtfulness. The classroom visit and donut party are always a blast, too, and the kids ask the best questions.”
Official contest forms with drawing directions are available for download on the Sheriff’s website at https://tinyurl.com/Sheriff-contest-2026 and https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/Admin/DocumentCenter/Document/View/54834/Holiday-Card-Contest-Entry-Form- .
Ways to Submit Artwork:
- Scan and email the drawing in color to SheriffPIO@nevadacountyca.gov;
- Upload the drawing to the Sheriff’s website at https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/FormCenter/SheriffCoronerPublic-Administrator-4/Sheriffs-Childrens-Holiday-Card-Contest-156;
- Drop the drawing off in-person at the Sheriff’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
- Or mail to NCSO at 950 Maidu Avenue #280, Nevada City, CA 95959 (please do not fold the picture if mailing).
- Entries must be received by or before Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 3 p.m., for consideration.
All Nevada County elementary and middle schools with students ages 4 – 12, as well as kids in homeschool programs, are encouraged to participate in the Sheriff’s fourth annual Children’s Holiday Card Contest. The winner will be contacted via their parent(s) by mid- to late-November, along with the child’s school as applicable for party scheduling.