Winners of the Colorado Association for Recycling’s 11th annual recycling poster contest were announced today. The contest allowed students to showcase their artistic talent as well as their commitment to recycling.
This year’s grand-prize winner, Alivia Eikenberg from from Timber Trail Elementary in Castle Rock, chose to draw examples of all the places she could recycle: at home, at the beach, at school, at her friend’s house, at church, and even at the Eiffel Tower. “The judges liked the bright colors and clear examples in her artwork,” said Laurie Johnson, CAFR executive director.
There are many reasons to recycle, like saving resources, reducing pollution and creating a better planet. No matter where you recycle, putting materials in the recycling bin is just the first in a series of steps that generates a host of financial, environmental, and social returns. Some of these benefits happen locally as well as globally.
More than 20 schools participated in the contest. Each school selected its best artwork and submitted it to the statewide competition. Ten winners were selected from more than 150 entries. The posters were grouped into five grade categories, and a first- and second-place winner were awarded in each category.
2017 recycling poster contest winners (*grand prize):
1st Place
- Payton Han, 2nd Grade, Coyote Hills Elementary, Aurora
- Alivia Eikenberg*, 4th grade, Timber Trail Elementary, Castle Rock
- Andy Lee, 6th grade, Campus Middle School, Greenwood Village
- Gabi Miles, 7th grade, Liberty Point International, Pueblo West
- Ashley Oh, 9th grade, Joyce Art Studio Aurora
2nd Place
- Kaylnn May, 2nd Grade, Wamsley Elementary, Rifle
- Lincoln Gallagher, 4th grade, Breckenridge Elementary, Breckenridge
- Lisa Braun, 5th grade, Eisenhower Elementary, Boulder
- Kieran Jacobs Yañez, 7th grade, Liberty Point International, Pueblo West
- Lidisse Chavez, 10th grade, Gateway High School, Aurora
For more information, visit www.cafr.org. See the winning artwork online at www.cafr.org/events/postercontest.php.