Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. is now accepting entries to his 5th annual holiday card contest from children who attend elementary schools in his district, which includes West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.

“My annual Holiday Card Contest is a great way to showcase the work of my district’s talented young people,” said Councillor Tobin. “Each year I receive so many creative and wonderful works of art. The contest is a lot of fun, but choosing a winner is never easy.”

The Grand Prize winner’s artwork will be featured on Councillor Tobin’s 2006 holiday greeting, which is mailed out to thousands of his constituents, colleagues and professional associates citywide. The selected piece will also appear on a billboard in the community and the artist will receive a gift certificate for educational items. Runners-up in the contest will be recognized with a certificate. The names of the Grand Prize Winner and Honorable Mentions will be publicized and sent to the local newspapers.

The contest is open to all elementary school children in District 6. Artwork must be submitted on an 8.5 by 5.5 sheet of white paper and must depict a nondenominational seasonal drawing, preferably in crayon or colored pencil. Only one entry is allowed per child. Each student’s name, school and grade level must be printed on the back of the entry.

Councillor Tobin’s office must receive all submissions by November 20, 2006. Entries should be sent to: City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. Boston City Hall, 5th Floor, 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA, 02201.

Anyone with additional questions or comments about the contest can contact Councillor Tobin’s office at (617) 635-4220.