2025 Western Mass Toy Drive

Kids Drawing Challenge: Create the 2026 Toy Drive Mascot!

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The Western Mass Toy Drive is giving local kids the chance to design our official 2026 mascot, a character that represents joy, kindness, imagination, and holiday magic.

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This contest is open to all Western Mass children in grades 3–8.

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The winning design will be featured on:

• Toy Drive merch (shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters)

• Social media

• Flyers and promotional materials

• Next year’s Toy Drive announcements

• And the winner receives a $100 Amazon gift card.

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How the Contest Works

Kids (grades 3–8) submit a drawing of a brand-new mascot character.

Submissions accepted through December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM.​

 

What Kids Should Draw

A fun, friendly, totally original mascot that represents:

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• Joy

• Community

• Kindness

• Holiday magic

• Helping others

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Characters may be:

• Animals

• Creatures

• Robots

• Winter characters

• Magical helpers

• Toys that came to life

• Anything their imagination invents

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All art styles welcome (crayon, marker, paint, etc.).

 

Winner Prize Package

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The 2026 Mascot Winner receives:

• $100 Amazon gift card

• Their mascot featured on next year’s Toy Drive merch & promo

• Public recognition on Facebook and email

• Permanent spot as the 2026 Official Toy Drive Mascot​

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All submissions must include:

✔ Child’s first name + last initial
✔ Grade (3–8)
✔ Mascot name
✔ Artwork upload
✔ Parent/guardian consent

✔ Agree with terms

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