One Club Names Student Voter Outreach Winners
Student teams earned cash prizes for creative campaigns designed to boost voter participation.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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The One Club for Creativity has announced the winners of its student competition, which challenged participants to develop campaigns aimed at increasing voter participation. The Off the Record team secured the $5,000 grand prize with a campaign featuring everyday objects tagged with scannable context.
Why it matters
This initiative seeks to boost voter engagement by leveraging the creative output of students. The winning campaigns are scheduled to be deployed across digital and out-of-home platforms throughout November to reach potential voters.
The competition awarded a $5,000 grand prize, two $2,500 runner-up awards, and five $1,000 finalist prizes. Additionally, 38 honorable mentions were granted by the panel of 18 creative leaders.
The players
The One Club for Creativity
The One Club for Creativity is a non-profit organization that celebrates excellence in advertising and design.
The details
Students developed diverse media approaches, including print, video, social media, and activation campaigns. In addition to cash awards, all winners receive a complimentary one-year membership to The One Club.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The One Club announced the competition winners.
November 2026: Winning campaign materials are scheduled for national placement.
Political Context
Opponents of such privately-funded outreach efforts often argue that voter mobilization should be handled exclusively by non-partisan state and local election offices. Skeptics frequently express concern that external creative agencies may inadvertently introduce biases into the messaging directed at voters.
Residents across the country may encounter the winning campaign materials on digital and out-of-home displays during the upcoming November elections. These public-facing advertisements are designed to encourage voter participation as the election approaches.
The takeaway
Creative communication strategies can play a significant role in modern voter outreach efforts. Citizens can look for these student-designed advertisements in their communities throughout November to see how fresh design approaches aim to simplify voting information.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to encourage participation in the Civic Engagement section.
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