2014 Theme: Don’t Let it Loose!
The challenge was to create an original poster showing which invasive species threaten a favorite outdoor place and how we can take action to help protect it. Posters placed in 3 divisions: Grades 2 – 5; 6 – 8; and 9 – 12 . The top three winners in each division received an award and have their posters displayed below, in addition to a special Invasive Species Program Choice Award.
Invasive Species Program Choice Award
Division: Grades 2 – 4
1st Place
Kailan Mao
age 10, Borrego Springs
2nd Place
Mario Giannini
age 10, Chico
3rd Place
Ivy Sayre
age 9, Chico
Division: Grades 5 – 8
1st Place
Charin Park
age 13, Saratoga
2nd Place
Rayni Kirkman
age 12, Whiskeytown
3rd Place
Clara Shapiro
age 11, Chico
Division: Grades 9 – 12
1st Place
Claire Kepple
age 18, Quincy
2nd Place
Trisha Tabbay
age 15, Los Angeles
3rd Place
Albert Brumat
age 16, Los Angeles