Contests for Kids in Las Vegas

Design the Story House Logo!

Calling all young artists, illustrators and creative thinkers! Story House needs an official logo—and your design could become the face of this growing community for young readers, writers and storytellers.

Create an original logo that captures the spirit of Story House: imagination, creativity, books, storytelling and a place where young voices belong.

Artist Name *

First

Last

Email *

Age

Comment or Message

House? photographs artist’s

Tell us about your logo. What inspired your design, and how does it represent Story House?

How was your logo created?Hand-drawnDigitally createdA combination of hand-drawn and digital work

Upload a clear photograph, scan or digital file of your logo.

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Accepted file formats: JPG, PNG or PDF. The design must include the words “Story House.” Please make sure the entire design is visible and easy to read. Do not include copyrighted characters, company logos, stock artwork or copied designs.

Single Line Text

https://www.vegasfamilyinsider.com/event/the-story-house-a-vfi-partner-event/

Guardian Name if applicable

First

Last

Guardian Email if applicable

Paragraph Text

Artist Agreement Please check each box:

• I created this logo design myself.
• My entry is original and does not copy or use another person’s artwork, logo, characters or copyrighted material.
• I understand that only one entry may be submitted per person.
• I understand that all judging decisions are final.
• If my design is selected, I give Story House and Vegas Family Insider permission to use, reproduce, publish, display, adapt and promote the winning logo in print and digital materials.
• I understand that reasonable changes may be made to the winning design, including adjustments to its colors, lettering, layout or format, so it can be used professionally.
• I understand that the winner may be asked to provide the original artwork or a higher-resolution digital file.
• I have read and agree to the Story House Logo Contest rules and terms.

Publicity Permission If this entry is selected, Story House and Vegas Family Insider may share the artist’s first name, age, submitted design and contest-related photographs in the magazine, on websites, on social media and in promotional materials. Please select one:

• Yes, I give permission.
• Yes, but please identify the artist by first name only.
• Please contact me before publishing the artist’s name or photograph.

Final Submission

By selecting “Submit,” the entrant and, when applicable, the entrant’s parent or legal guardian confirm their acceptance of the Story House Logo Contest rules. Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT Prize Package The selected winner will receive: A $25 gift card Journals A signed copy of a local author’s book A goody bag containing more than $50 in products Recognition from Story House and Vegas Family Insider

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Grand Prize

The winning artist will receive:

• A $25 gift card
• A collection of journals
• A signed book from a local author
• A special goody bag containing more than $50 in products
• Recognition from Story House and Vegas Family Insider
• The possibility of seeing their logo featured on Story House promotional materials, social media, event signage and more!

How to Enter

Submit an original Story House logo design by 11:59 p.m. PT on October 15, 2026.

Your entry should:

• Include the words “Story House”
• Be inspired by books, writing, imagination or storytelling
• Be created entirely by the person entering
• Not include copyrighted characters, brand logos, stock artwork or copied designs
• Be submitted as a clear photo, scan or digital file
• Include the artist’s name, age, parent or guardian’s name, email address and phone number
• Include a short explanation of the idea behind the design

Hand-drawn and digitally created designs are both welcome. Please submit only one design per person.

Winner Selection

Entries will be reviewed based on originality, creativity, connection to the Story House mission and how well the design can be used as a logo. The winner will be contacted using the information provided with the entry.

Official Contest Terms

No purchase is necessary to enter. The contest is void where prohibited. Entrants under age 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate. By submitting an entry, the entrant and their parent or guardian confirm that the design is original and does not violate another person’s copyright, trademark or other intellectual-property rights.

Entrants retain ownership of designs that are not selected. The winning entrant and their parent or legal guardian agree to grant Story House and Vegas Family Insider the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt and display the winning design for branding, advertising, editorial and promotional purposes in print and digital formats. Reasonable adjustments may be made to colors, lettering, layout or other design elements so the logo can be reproduced professionally. The winner may be required to sign a release and intellectual-property assignment before the prize is awarded.

By entering, participants grant Story House and Vegas Family Insider permission to announce and publish the winner’s first name, age, submitted artwork and contest-related photographs. A parent or guardian may request that a minor be identified by first name only.

Prizes are not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred or substituted, except by the contest organizers with an item of equal or greater value. Story House and Vegas Family Insider are not responsible for incomplete, late, lost, damaged, misdirected or technically unsuccessful submissions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not follow the rules and to modify, suspend or cancel the contest if circumstances beyond their control make it necessary.

All judging decisions are final. Submission of an entry constitutes acceptance of these contest terms.

Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT

Stand Out Kids in Sports

Parent/Guardian Name

First

Last

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Young Athlete Name

First

Last

Team/League to of

Young Athlete Age

Sport(s) and Team/League

Why does your sports kid truly stand out on and off the field? (leadership, kindness, hard work, and heart)

Leadership, kindness, hard work, and heart: share a short story or example

Upload a photo of your local athlete (for the March Sports Issue feature spot)

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Permission to be contacted if selected for a feature spot

• Yes, you may contact me about being featured in Vegas Family Insider’s March Sports Issue

Submit

Kids Can Be On the Cover of Vegas Family Insider Magazine!

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Parent or Gaurdian's Name *

First

Last

Best phone number for contacting

Email *

Child's Name *

First

Last

Name you would like printed in the magazine (if different):

First

Last

Photo credit exactly as you would like it printed, if applicable:

Photo permission — select one:

• I took the photos and have the right to grant the permission described below.
• I own or control the rights to the photos and have the right to grant that permission.
• Someone else owns the photos. I will provide their written permission before Vegas Family Insider uses them.

Someone else owns the photos. I will provide their written permission before Vegas Family Insider uses them.

Age

Tell Us Their Story

In 100–150 words, share what makes your child shine, from their kindness, creativity, community service, sports, to unique talents.

Upload a recent, high-resolution photo (JPEG or PNG, at least 1 MB).

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Publication and promotion permission

By typing my name here, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child named above and have the authority to give this permission. I authorize Vegas Family Insider, its publisher and its authorized staff and contractors to use my child’s approved photographs, name, age, statements and submitted biographical information in connection with the agreed feature. This permission covers the magazine’s back cover, related inside pages, print and digital editions, the Vegas Family Insider website, email newsletters and Vegas Family Insider social media accounts. It also covers reasonable promotion of the issue or feature, such as posts showing the back cover, excerpts, page previews and links to the story. Vegas Family Insider may crop, resize, color-correct, caption and format the images for those uses, provided the edits do not materially misrepresent my child. I understand that the publisher makes the final decisions about editing, layout, captions and publication timing. Publication and promotion may make my child’s name and image publicly accessible, and others may share, save or repost published material outside the publisher’s control. This permission is nonexclusive and royalty-free. It does not transfer ownership of a photograph to Vegas Family Insider. Unless we have a separate written agreement, my child and I will not receive payment for the feature or the permitted uses described above. This release does not authorize an unrelated product endorsement or a new advertising campaign using my child’s likeness. I may contact Vegas Family Insider to raise a concern about a future use. I understand that printed copies already distributed, published digital issues, archived posts and material shared by others may not be retractable

Permissions & Agreements

• I am the child’s parent or legal guardian.
• I grant Vegas Kids Zone/Vegas Family Insider the right to use submitted photos and text in print, online, and social media.
• I understand finalists may be contacted for a professional photo session and feature article.

Submit

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