A jury of 7 Lions met last Tuesday, November 29 in Martinique, under the Presidency of the Governor and decided on the name of the winner for District 63 (Antilles - Guyana) of the 2016-2017 poster competition for the peace according to the criteria of originality, artistic merit and representation of the theme. Kenny Hodge is the lucky winner!
The District 63 winner is one of two posters sent by the Lions Club Île de Saint-Martin Fort-Louis. Remember that two children had been selected locally to represent Saint Martin: Kenny HODGE and Ambre COLLETTE. The poster for Kenny HODGE (12 years old - Collège Mont des Accords), a student at Sol'art was selected and sent by the Governor of the lions club district 63 to the Public Relations Department at the international headquarters. Following the announcement of the selection of Kenny's drawing by District 63, it is with pride that the Lions Club Fort-Louis expresses its sincere congratulations and thanks to Kenny, his parents and Sol'Art for having it. encouraged to participate. Indeed, it is his poster that will represent the West Indies (St Martin, St Barthélemy, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guyana) at the final stage of selection of the Peace poster at the Headquarters of the Lions Club International of Oak Brook. . "I still hope to see peace in the world one day," says Kenny. “That's why this theme inspired me. My drawing which is painted in acrylic represents doves carrying hope and also the magician's hat which symbolizes our world ready to unite in a beautiful fireworks display. "
From his parents Alexandre and Patricia HODGE: “The selection of our son's poster at District 63 is a source of immense pride for us and also for the entire HODGE-PIPER family. This confirms his talent. We fully support it during this final selection. Congratulations and encouragement to our darling son. Many thanks to the president of the Lions club Fort Louis de Saint-Martin, Sandra FLEMING, as well as all the members in particular, Ms. Jessica DARIN responsible for the commission of the competition for the peace poster of LC Fort-Louis ” ._AF
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