Month of the Military Child
Patch Design Contest
Military kids grow up with challenges most people never experience — frequent moves, long deployments, new schools, and new communities. But they also grow up strong, adaptable, and resilient.
This contest is our way of celebrating that strength and creativity by turning their ideas into something real.
The winning design will become an actual Badass Patches morale patch, and the artist will receive 25 patches to share with friends and family.
The patch will also be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds donated to Our Military Kids, helping provide activity grants to children of deployed service members.
How It Works
Print the template and start your patch design.
Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to create your patch.
Take a clear photo of the finished design and upload it below.
All submissions will be posted on Facebook for community voting.
What the Winner Gets
- Their design turned into a real patch
- 25 patches to share with friends and family
- A feature on Badass Patches social media
- The chance to support a great cause
Why We’re Doing This
Month of the Military Child is about recognizing the strength and resilience of military kids.
This contest gives them a chance to create something meaningful while also supporting other military children through Our Military Kids.
Contest Timeline
Contest opens
Submission deadline
Facebook voting
Winner announced
Download the Template
Print the design sheet, create your patch, and upload a clear photo when you're done.
Download TemplateCommunity Voting on Facebook
After submissions close, all designs will be uploaded to our Facebook page for public voting.
Voting will close on April 15, and the winner will be announced on April 16.
Visit our Facebook page →Submission Window Closed
Thank you to every military kid who submitted a design — we are blown away by the creativity and heart in every single entry. The submission window is now closed.
Voting is open April 11–15 on our Facebook page. Like your favorite design to cast your vote. Winner announced April 16!
Supporting Our Military Kids
A portion of proceeds from the winning patch will be donated to Our Military Kids, helping provide activity grants to children of deployed service members.