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
ISP Choice Award
Mrs. Gardner’s 2nd Grade Class, Los Banos
Charleston Elementary School
Division: Grades 2 – 4
1st Place
Aria Luna, Sunnyvale
Ventana School
2nd Place
Kira Mermer, Granite Bay
Oakhills Elementary School
3rd Place
Ayaka Morita, Torrance
Arnold Elementary School
Division: Grades 5 – 8
1st Place
Evan Dunbar, Arcata
Sunny Brae Middle School
2nd Place
Kira Marks, Redondo Beach
Da Vinci Innovation Academy
3rd Place
Edison Jun, Sacramento
Capital Innovations Academy
Division: Grades 9 – 12
1st Place
Valentin Nguyen, San Francisco
Lowell High School