TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Clerk's Office is encouraging the public to cast a ballot or "like" for their favorite poster in the annual "My County" poster contest on Facebook.

The public is invited to select their top four choices for the contest by liking the posters that are now available to view on the Ocean County Clerk's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OceanCountyClerk/.

"This poster contest is a great way to teach our young residents about the many attributes Ocean County has to offer," said the Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Clerk's office. "The Ocean County Board of Commissioners extends its appreciation to all the student participants."

As part of "National County Government Month," fourth graders from across Ocean County were invited to participate in the Ocean County Clerk's annual "My County" poster contest to highlight what they thought makes Ocean County the best place to live.

Voting is open from now until 3 p.m. on May 14. The four posters receiving the highest number of "likes" will be the top four winners including first, second and third place and honorable mention.

"This contest helps children learn about their respective county and these students did an outstanding job showing the many aspects that make Ocean County a great place to live," said the Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Barbara Jo Crea. "We look forward to meeting the winners and congratulating them on their excellent work."

Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella, who leads the annual poster contest, noted that his office received 58 posters from pupils attending 23 different schools in Ocean County. There are 10 posters on the County Clerk's Facebook page to vote on or like.

"These students are very creative highlighting everything from the Barnegat Lighthouse, to our beaches, our County Parks, and some of the many attractions such as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Jenkinson's Aquarium and Six Flags," said Colabella. "I want to extend my appreciation to the students, teachers and schools for participating in this contest."

The winning student artists will be recognized by Ocean County's Constitutional Officers and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners at a future date.