Card design winner

Umina Public School student Charlotte Holland has won first prize in the Marie Andrews' 2010 Christmas Card Competition.

Students from Umina, Gosford East, Gosford, Chertsey, Point Clare, Central Mangrove, and Somersby Public Schools and St John the Baptist Primary School in the Gosford Electorate all entered the competition to design the artwork for he Member for Gosford's 2010 Christmas card.

Over 150 entries were received, with Charlotte's design winning the major prize of $300 for her school and a $50 Australian Geographic voucher for herself.

"Charlotte's artwork has been proudly printed on the front of my Christmas card for this year," Ms Andrews said.

"There were so many creative entries that it was hard to choose a winner.

"I would like to thank all the students that took part and for the effort that they put into their artwork."

A number of students received a highly commended certificate and a $20 gift voucher including Lachlan McLeod also from Umina Public School.

All students who entered the competition will receive participation certificates from Ms Andrews.

Media Release, 1 Dec 2010 Suzanne King, Gosford electorate office