In celebration of the Hotel Monaco Denver's 10 th anniversary and in support of the hotel's partnership with the Trust for Public Land, the two organizations have launched a poster contest for 10-year-old students in the Denver Metro area. The winning poster will be produced as notecards, which will be sold to benefit the Trust for Public Land Colorado chapter.

Contest

Create a picture of your dream park. Not a theme park, but a green park - a way for people to enjoy nature. Your park should emphasize elements of nature but can also include recreational activities.

Deadline

Entries must be received by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

Entries can be sent electronically to carrie.mann@hotelmonaco.com, or mailed or dropped off at the front desk of the Hotel Monaco Denver, attention Carrie Mann, located in downtown Denver at 1717 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80202. Entries must include name and contact information for the artist and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s).

Prizes

The winning entrant will receive a one-night stay for their family (Deluxe room with two queen beds, accommodates four people) at the Hotel Monaco Denver, valet parking for one vehicle, and dinner for four at Panzano. The winning entry will also be featured on notecards reproduced and sold online and in locations throughout Denver. Sales of notecards will benefit the Trust for Public Land.

Judging

Entries will be judged by a panel from the Hotel Monaco and the Trust for Public Land. Winners will be notified by phone no later than June 6, 2008.

Rules

• Poster must be 11x17 or smaller in size, preferably in color.
• Posters must be hand-drawn without the aid of computer software or clip art.
• Paint, pencils, pens, crayons, collages or any other two-dimensional, hand-created medium is acceptable.
• Students entering the contest must be 10 years old or in 4 th grade in a Denver Metro school district during the 2007-2008 school year.
• By entering, entrants inherently agree to allow reproduction of their art for publicity purposes and for reproduction on printed notecards that will be sold to benefit Trust for Public Land.

Background

A sophisticated and stylish hotel in downtown Denver, the AAA Four-Diamond rated Hotel Monaco Denver invites guests to indulge their senses while having some "Mile High Fun." A boutique hotel offering eclectic charm and worldly sophistication, the Hotel Monaco, a pet-friendly Kimpton Hotel, is within easy walking distance of all the urban adventures that today's downtown Denver offers. Combined with the hotel's refreshingly daring, rich and bold interiors, guests enjoy modern hotel accommodations, complimentary nightly wine hour, themed suites, and one of the best restaurants in Denver - Panzano. For more information, visit www.monaco-denver.com.

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. For more information, visit www.tpl.org.