Poster Contest
Details of the Access Energy Poster Contest
- Annual contest runs from December to April 2, 2012.
- Two winning posters will be selected from each grade level.
- A certificate and a $50 savings bond will be awarded to each winner.
Contest Purpose
To increase both student and general public awareness of energy efficiency and renewable fuels.
Themes
Poster should focus upon one or both of the following themes:
- Energy conservation/efficiency
- Renewable sources of energy such as wind, biomass, or solar
Eligibility
Access Energy competition is open to all students in grades one through six in the following counties: Jefferson, Keokuk, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington, Henry, Lee, Louisa, and Des Moines.
Criteria for Judging
- Accuracy of Information: is the poster's message factually correct?
- Appearance and Creativity: legible writing, correct spelling, creative elements
- Effectiveness of Message: does the poster educate the viewer on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy?
- SIZE
- All entries must range between 11" X 17" and 18" x 24" (no matting), to be eligible for judging.
- Entries may be in horizontal or vertical formats.
Specific Rules
- Each student may enter only one poster.
- Each student must create his or her own poster.
- Posters may be created in any medium.
- All entries will become the property of Access Energy Cooperative.
- All entries must be submitted unfolded.
- All entries must have a label located on the back lower right corner of the poster. On the label print or type the student's:
- Full Name, Mailing Address
- Grade Level, School Name
- Teacher's Name, Principal's Name
- School Telephone, School Address
Deadlines
Posters must be postmarked by April 2, 2012 to be eligible for the competition
Submit Posters To:
Poster Contest
Access Energy Cooperative
PO Box 440
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Previous Winners
Past Poster Contest Winners