From the 5,000 entries returned to the AOH each year, usually 6 winners are chosen: one from each grade and one Grand Prize winner.  This year, however (like 2008), thanks to the generosity of King Southern Bank, there are two divisions: an international/Irish division and the US division and more winners!

In the IRISH/INTERNATIONAL Divison, 1 winner will be chosen from each Cass (1-5) and ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be chosen.  All winners will receive prizes!  Many thanks to Mrs. Susan Nally for her help in taking this contest to Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland!  Mrs. Nally's sister, Mrs. Marion Kimme, is a long-time member of Louisville's Irish community.

In the US Division, THREE winners will be chosen from each grade.  All winners will receive their framed entry and a t-shirt and will march or ride with their families in a TARC Trolley in the St. Patrick's Parade on Baxter/Bardstown Rd.  The Grand-prize winner and the top winner from each grade will be honored at the AOH's St. Patrick's Mass  The Grand Prize winner will also receive a $100 Savings Bond, courtesy King Southern Bank.  Each year, about 9,000 Coloring Contest entries go out to the Catholic schools, though all children are invited to participate. For more info, call Ken McKiernan: 502-459-1681

To learn more about this year's contest, click here.  To learn more about St. Patrick's story, click here!