Projects, Contests & Activities
Poster Contest
To stimulate and interest children in the environment and the role horticulture plays in their lives.
Who Can Participate
Age divisions of participants:
- 5 to 7 years old
- 8 to 10 years old
- 11 to 14 years old
Contest Rules
- Drawing must be on standard 8 ½ x 11 in. paper.
- Only one entry per participant (no limit on the number of entries from any state)
- The artist’s name, age (as of Dec. 31 of the current year), date of birth, address, and the current year’s theme should be placed on the back of the entry.
- The drawing must be an original work based on the current year’s theme.
- Each entry must submit a self-addressed stamped envelope. If submitting an entire class, club or group, submit a self-addressed 9 ½ x 12 ½ in. envelope with $3.00 in postage along with entries. Because of the popularity of this contest and the lack on the entry fee, entries lacking proper postage will not be acknowledged. Results will be mailed.
- Entries become the property of the National Junior Horticulture Association and will not be returned. NJHA reserves the right to use any and all entries for publicity purposes.
- Entries must be postmarked by September 15 of the current contest year and mailed to Debbie Gegare, 430 E. Saint Mary St., Milton, WI 53563
- Failure to comply with any of the contest rules will result in disqualification.
Awards
First, second and third will be awarded in each division.
First place winners will receive a $25.00 cash award and a gardening book,
Second place winners receive $15.00 and third place winners receive $10.00.
Each entrant will receive a packet of seeds and a participation ribbon.
Themes
- 2008 – Seasons of Growing
- 2009 – Garden Party
- 2010 – My Healthy Harvest
For additional information, consult the project chairperson: Debbie Gegare-430 E Saint Mary St., Milton, WI 53546; Phone 608 921-8510; E-mail: debgegare@yahoo.com