The signing of the winning entry of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest 2026-27 was held on October 15 at the Service Centre, Lions Club of Kohima.

The contest, on the theme ‘Harmony in Humanity’, was conducted earlier on October 5, where 21 schools in Kohima participated and Bejava Thonglü (11 years) of Little Flower Hr Sec School, Kohima was adjudged the winner.

As per contest norms, her father Vongsuthong along with his wife was invited on Thursday night to sign the winning sticker affixed on the back of the poster at the club’s service centre.

Before dispatching, the signing was done in the presence of Er Talitemsu Jamir, Club President and Max Marius Menuse-O, Contest Chairperson and Club Secretary.

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A certificate of appreciation was handed over to the proud parents on the occasion. The winning poster will now advance to the District level competition.

At the local level, the winner has been awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and a certificate by the Club. On the international level, the Grand Prize Winner will receive US$5,000 with travel and accommodation for the winner and family for a special award ceremony in the USA, while 23 Merit Award Winners will each receive US$500, besides worldwide publicity and recognition.