Spark Your Students Creative Imagination

Contest Rules

Once again the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) will be holding a national poster contest.  This year the Knox SWCD will be sponsoring a local poster contest for grades 2-6.  This year's theme is "Dig It, The Secrets of Soil." The contest is broken down into two entry levels; grades 2-3 and grades 4-6.  The winner of the local contest will then advance to the Area 3 Poster Contest and the winners of the Area contest will advance to the state competition. 

The SWCD is encouraging teachers and students to become involved.  By designing a poster and researching the theme, students can develop an awareness of natural resource issues. Posters are due in the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District by March 27, 2009.  If you need Amy Seward, Education Coordinator to schedule a pickup, please contact her at 393-6724 to make arrangements.  One winner of each entry level will be chosen.  Each winner will receive a gift card to a local business and a U.S. Savings Bond.  These winners will then advance to the Area 3 Poster Contest.

• Any media may be used to create a flat or 2 dimentional effect (crayon, paint, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers paper or other materials on regular posters (no computer)
• Poster size must be 8.5"x11" or "22x28"
• Completed entry form much be attached to the back of the poster to be eligible. (contact Amy for form)
• Must be created by a student rather than a group
• The 2009 theme "Dig It! The Secrets of Soil" must be on your poster. (Do not use any other title)
• Posters will be evaluated on the following criteria; 50% Conservation message; 30% Visual effectiveness; 10% Originality and 10% Universal appeal
• Posters must be turned into the SWCD office by March 27, 2009.