This annual, statewide contest encourages students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades to be creative and learn about the natural environment around them! The theme for the 2024-2025 school year is Wetlands are Wonderful. 

Submission Deadlines

• Posters are due on Friday, January 31st, 2025.

Requirements

• Posters should display content relevant to the nature of conservation and this year's theme. 
  • The importance of wetlands, their role in our ecosystem, and ways to protect them could be highlighted on the poster.
• Posters should be the work of individual students - no group posters.
• Poster size: no smaller than 22"' x 28'' and no larger than 24" x 36"
• Each poster must have the student's name, grade, teacher's name, and school written on the back.
• Have fun and be creative!

Judging

• Posters will be judged on the following points
  • 50% - Conservation message
  • 25% - Visual effectiveness
  • 10% - Universal appeal
  • 10% - Originality
  • 5% - Hand-drawn elements
• Infractions
  • 5 points - Copyright violation
  • 5 points - Exceeds or is under size limits

Awards

• The 1st place county winner from each grade level will receive an award and advance to the Area competition, with the chance of going to the state competition. 

Contest Handbook

• For detailed information about the rules, rubric, and helpful tips, click here for the contest handbook. 

For more information, contact Natalie Pattan. Email: natalie.pattan@richmondnc.com Phone: (910) 817-3223