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Northwoods' Invasive Species Poster Contest (posted September 27, 2024)

History

This Contest had its humble beginning in 2012 when it was the Oneida County Aquatic Invasive Species Poster Contest. That year we welcomed 82 posters. Since then, we have grown in the number of posters received and have expanded our contest to include invasive species not only in the water, but also on land, and in wetlands. In addition, we now welcome ALL students throughout Wisconsin. Invasive species do not recognize county lines and neither should this contest!

Contest Format

Divisions

Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7 & 8

Judging

A panel of judges, with backgrounds in the arts and sciences, will determine the winners. Judging will take place during the week of May 5-9, 2025. Judge’s decisions are final. Winners will be notified by e-mail. All posters or photos of posters become the property of the Oneida County Land & Water Conservation Department. All qualifying entries will be on display in the rotunda and adjacent hallways on the 2nd floor in the Oneida County Courthouse, and will remain there throughout the month of June in honor of Invasive Species Action Month.

Judging Criteria

Message is effective
20% Student shows understanding of topic
20% Universal appeal
10% Follows contest rules
10% Originality/Creativity

How to Enter

Poster entries (with entry forms taped to the back) may be dropped off or mailed to the Land Conservation Office at 837 Clermont St., Antigo WI 54409 or a photo of the poster and entry form can be eamiled to aryan@co.langlade.wi.us. When taking a picture please fill the picture fram and make sure the image is clear.

Entry Form

All entries are due by Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Rules

All artwork must be the original work of the individual student.
Poster size MUST be 11 x 17 inches or smaller. Construction paper is permitted but must be trimmed to 11 x 17 inches. Please measure if you are not sure.
Posters can be on any color paper; paper must be un-lined.
Photos cannot be used on posters.
Any coloring materials may be used (i.e. crayons, watercolors, chalk, markers, etc.).
No stamps or stickers may be used.
Please do not put your name on the front of your poster!
If you are sending a photo, fill the frame and make sure it is clear.
Be aware of copyrights. Copyrights are a protection by U.S. law for creators of original work. If you see this symbol (©) on any piece of work, you CANNOT use it on your poster. Use your own ideas and/or drawings.

Prizes

Winners are chosen from four divisions: (1) Grade 4; (2)Grade 5; (3) Grade 6; and (4) Grade 7/8.
Students in each division compete for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies, Honorable Mention and Best Slo-gan Ribbons, and 1 Best of Show Ribbon.
Each 1st place winner’s class wins a Classroom Trophy! A local invasive Species Team representative can visit your classroom (subject to teacher approval and coordination) to present all awards.
Each 1st place winner’s school receives a Field Guide for their school library.
Participating teachers have a chance to win one of THREE $25 gift cards.