Invasive Species Action Week - Youth Art Contest - 2018 Winners

2018 Theme: Pledge to Not Spread!

The challenge was to help prevent the spread of invasive species in California by creating a Pledge to Not Spread. Participants were asked to submit artwork showing what they could do to stop the spread of invasive species. Artwork was placed in 3 divisions: Grades 2 – 4; 5 – 8; and 9 – 12. The top three winners in each division are displayed below, in addition to a special Invasive Species Program Choice Award.

Invasive Species Program Choice Award

Three smiling children in classroom - Click to open video in new window
ISP Choice Award
Mrs. Gardner’s 2nd Grade Class, Los Banos
Charleston Elementary School
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Division: Grades 2 – 4

Aria Luna's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

1st Place
Aria Luna, Sunnyvale
Ventana School

Kira Mermer's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

2nd Place
Kira Mermer, Granite Bay
Oakhills Elementary School

Ayaka Morita's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

3rd Place
Ayaka Morita, Torrance
Arnold Elementary School

 

Division: Grades 5 – 8

Evan Dunbar's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

1st Place
Evan Dunbar, Arcata
Sunny Brae Middle School

Kira Mark's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

2nd Place
Kira Marks, Redondo Beach
Da Vinci Innovation Academy

Edison Jun's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

3rd Place
Edison Jun, Sacramento
Capital Innovations Academy

 

Division: Grades 9 – 12

Valentin Nguyen's poster - Click to open larger version in new window

1st Place
Valentin Nguyen, San Francisco
Lowell High School