Submitted by Brian Wilson

Rosalyn Diaz, a student at Fillmore Middle School, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Fillmore Lions Club.

Diaz’s poster was among more than 450,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere.

The poster was selected for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, “Kindness Matters”
Fillmore Lions Club President Eddie Barajas said he was impressed by the expression and creativity of the entries this year. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.”

Diaz’s poster will advance through the district, multiple district and international levels of competition if she is to be declared the international grand prize winner,” Barajas said.

One international grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of US $5,000, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to a special award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award.