Money Envelope Design Contest

What Does Community First Mean to You?

Share your creativity and tell your story through art!

Community First invites members and community members of all ages to participate in our Money Envelope Design Contest. Create an original envelope design that represents what Community First, financial freedom, and our community mean to you for a chance to win cash prizes and have your artwork featured on our 2027 money envelopes.

Win $100 Cash!

One winner will be selected in each category:

  • Youth: Ages 0-10
  • Teen: Ages 11-17
  • Community: Ages 18+

Each winner will receive $100 cash and have their artwork featured on Community First’s 2027 money envelopes.

How to Enter

  1. Download the official template and contest materials below. Also available in all branch locations!
  2. Create your design using the provided envelope template.
  3. Submit your artwork by Friday, October 30.

Entries may be dropped off at any Community First branch or mailed to:

CFFCU Marketing Department
9637 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850

Please do not fold artwork.

Contest Theme

What Does Community First Mean to You?

Your design can showcase:

  • Financial freedom
  • Saving and smart money habits
  • Personal goals and dreams
  • Community involvement
  • Your future
  • What Community First means to you

We encourage participants to share their own unique perspective through original artwork.

Contest Timeline

  • September 23: Contest Begins
  • September 23 – October 30: Submission Period
  • November 9 – November 20: Public Voting
  • Week of November 30: Winners Announced

Download Contest Materials

Contest Flyer [DOWNLOAD FLYER]

Design Template & Entry Form [DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE & ENTRY FORM]

Official Contest Rules [DOWNLOAD CONTEST RULES]

Artwork Requirements

Accepted Materials

  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • Markers
  • Paint

Not Accepted

  • Digital Artwork
  • AI-Generated Artwork
  • Photography
  • Clip Art
  • Computer-Generated Designs
  • Copyrighted or Trademarked Characters, Logos, or Images

Contest Rules Summary

  • Original artwork only
  • One entry per person
  • Artwork must be completed within the official template
  • Entries must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages
  • Participants must enter in their eligible age category
  • Community First reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not follow contest guidelines

Please review the complete contest rules document before submitting your entry.

Questions?
Contact our Marketing Department
marketing@cffcu.biz | Direct Dial/Text: 989.308.1785