Promoting financial literacy, the winning graphic designs of three Sacramento-area teens are set to become the credit union's 2023 collectible stickers.
FOLSOM, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SAFE Credit Union chose the artwork of three Sacramento-area teens to be the credit union's 2023 collectible stickers.
The decals will be available at SAFE branches in July.
The winners are San Juan High School graduating senior Brooklyn Wagner, El Camino Fundamental High School junior Payton West, and El Camino Fundamental High School sophomore Asiya Mamond.
Each design showcases unique interpretations of what motivates each budding artist to make good financial decisions.
"We asked each student to show us 'What Motivates YOU?,'" says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Marketing Amber DiBernardo. "They answered through their art two-fold."
The contest kicked off in April to celebrate Financial Literacy Month.
First-place winner Wagner's intricate collage intertwines the careers of her family members. Wagner's father works for the U.S. Postal Service, both her mom and sister work in healthcare, and her mentor is a counselor.
"I wanted them to be represented in my art and within the community. They are very important people to me," says Wagner, who graduates this week. "Art is very important to me as well, and I hope to continue this passion." Wagner is attending Sacramento State University in the fall where she plans to pursue a degree in STEM.
For second-place winner West, her mandala, or geometric, inspired design of a set of headphones represents a love of music.
"No matter what I'm doing, music motivates me to do that thing in the moment and do it to the best of my ability," West says. "And because I don't know how to play any instruments, my headphones are my gateway to music."
Third-place winner Mamond created a colorful, circular henna design to represent her personal beliefs and heritage. She notes henna, a temporary tattoo art form originating in Indian and Middle Eastern communities, is often used for special occasions.
"Henna symbolizes good health and prosperity in marriage. That's why we do henna for brides in weddings," says Mamond.
First-place, second-place and third-place winners were awarded $500, $300, and $100 SAFE Visa® Gift Cards, respectively.
About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union in Northern California with over $4.5 billion in assets and more than 234,000 members. Insured by NCUA.
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