NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release
	Contact: Carmen Easley Director of Marketing Nebraska.gov (402) 471-2154 carmen@nicusa.com

LINCOLN, Neb., - May 13, 2008 – Nebraskans across the state have the chance to determine the winners in the 2008 Nebraska Spirit Art Contest by voting online at http://www.nebraska.gov from May 12-23. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade submitted original artwork showcasing Nebraska. One winner from each grade will have their work featured on a free downloadable screen saver for one year.

The contest is sponsored by Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale and http://www.Nebraska.gov, the state’s official Web portal.

“Inspiring state pride and a deep respect for our state’s history in our students has been a top priority for me as secretary of state,” said Gale. “The Nebraska Spirit Art Contest helps us greatly in this effort.”

The online voting at http://www.nebraska.gov/contest involves five finalists from each grade.

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