It’s time for nominations

and artwork for the Valentine Card

By Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (September 20, 2022) – Time for Valentine’s?  It is in Loveland as nominations for the 2023 Loveland Valentine’s Lady and art work for the annual Valentine Card Design are currently being accepted.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Valentine Lady. (NOTE: Nominees must live within the 45140 zip code.) Valentine Ladies are women who have distinguished themselves in community, school, or family endeavors. Valentine Lady Janis Fogle says the duties of the Valentine Lady as ambassador for the Little Miami River Chamber’s Valentine Program include visiting area businesses, nursing homes, and schools.  

“Being nominated for Valentine Lady is quite an honor,” – Janis Fogle, Valentine Lady

Nominate your choice for 2023 Loveland Valentine Lady by the submission deadline of  November 18, 2022.

All entries must be submitted in person to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance at 113 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140 or by mail, postmarked by the deadline to the Little Miami River Chamber, 113 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140.

You can also use your creativity to submit original artwork for the 2023 Valentine’s Card competition. Artwork must reflect or incorporate the theme: “Love is . . . .” and must also include (or provide space for) the phrase, “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love.” The winner will receive design credit on the back of the 2023 Valentine’s Day cards, recognition at the Valentine Kick-off, other local recognition, media recognition and two complimentary invitations to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Annual Valentine Breakfast.

Here’s what to do to have your artwork entered:

• Original artwork may be submitted by any Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Member, resident of the Loveland School District, or those who work in the Loveland area.
• One-color, two-color and full-color entries are acceptable.
• Artwork must be flat (two-dimensional) and reduce proportionately to fit within a 5 inch by 3 ¾ inch space, the size of the printed Valentine’s Day cards.
• Submission deadline is November 18, 2022. All entries must be submitted in person to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance at 113 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140 or by mail, postmarked the deadline to the Little Miami River Chamber, 113 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140.
• Entry forms and contest rules are available at the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, 113 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140.
• If you would like one sent to you, please call the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance at 513-683-1544.
• Entries not selected may be picked up after December 10, 2022.