NACD Poster Contest
The annual NACD Poster Contest provides students from kindergarten through 12th grade the chance to have their art displayed as part of a national conservation outreach initiative. Each year, the winning posters reflect NACD’s annual Stewardship theme and highlight the work of conservation districts and their state conservation associations, auxiliaries, and agencies to protect and enhance natural resources.
The contest starts at the district level; winners advance to the state level, and then to the national level, where they receive recognition at NACD’s annual meeting.
All entries at the local and state-level contest must be submitted by the due dates set by your local conservation district. Posters for the national contest will only be accepted from state poster contest organizers.
The Wood SWCD offers the opportunity for Wood County students to participate in contest. The contest theme and guidelines are released each January.
The poster contest is open to public, private, and home-schooled students.
The contest starts at the district level; winners advance to the state level, and then to the national level, where they receive recognition at NACD’s annual meeting.
All entries at the local and state-level contest must be submitted by the due dates set by your local conservation district. Posters for the national contest will only be accepted from state poster contest organizers.
The Wood SWCD offers the opportunity for Wood County students to participate in contest. The contest theme and guidelines are released each January.
The poster contest is open to public, private, and home-schooled students.
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2026 NACD Poster ContestThe theme for the 2026 NACD poster contest is Soil. Where it All Begins.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Poster Winners
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Wood SWCD received nearly 400 entries in grades K- 12 from Conneaut, Bowling Green; Bowling Green Middle School; Elmwood Elementary; Otsego Elementary and High School, and St. Louis Elementary. Each winner received a certificate and a $25 cash prize.
Two winning posters at the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) Summer Supervisor School state contest were created by Jayda and Anthony. These two posters were then submitted to the National Association of Conservation Districts contest in San Antonio where Anthony received first place. Congratulations to Jayda and Anthony! Thank you to the teachers and parents for encouraging art and conservation. NACD Announces 2025 Photo, Poster Contest Winners - NACD |
OFSWCD State Winner & National Winner
Grades 10-12 Graphic Design: Anthony, Otsego
OFSWCD State Winner
Grades 7-9 Graphic Design: Jayda, Bowling Green
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"Issues such as clean water are very important to me because water is something that every single person and animal needs in order to live. If our water source becomes contaminated, it will not only affect our drinking water but also our food, animals, and environment. As humans, we have to do our part in making sure that we are not pouring poisonous substances into the ground and water because these substances do not just disappear; instead, they seep into the ground and eventually affect communities. I believe that a lot of damage to the environment is caused by people not seeing the effects right away, but that does not mean that it is not happening. This piece shows the true meaning of "home is where the habitat is," showing that our homes are our habitats, and us destroying those of our wildlife is inconsiderate. As an artist, I can make people aware of the issues that I am passionate about and hopefully make them reconsider their actions when it comes to causing environmental problems." ~ Anthony Snyder, Otsego High School |
Wood County Winning Posters
Grades K-1 Hand Drawn: Delany, Otsego
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Grades 2-3 Hand Drawn: Marina, Otsego
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Grades 4-6 Hand Drawn: Rano, Conneaut
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Grades 7-9 Hand Drawn:
Grace, Otsego
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Grades 10-12 Hand Drawn: Allyson, Otsego
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Congratulations to the 2024 Poster Contest Winners
Wood SWCD received 242 entries in grades K- 6 from three Wood County schools.
Each winner received a certificate and a $25 cash prize. The winning posters will be entered into the state contest to be judged in July at the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts' Summer Supervisor School.
The winning poster of state competition will be submitted to the national competition to be held in Utah with the winners to be announced at the NACD Annual Meeting in February 2025.
Each winner received a certificate and a $25 cash prize. The winning posters will be entered into the state contest to be judged in July at the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts' Summer Supervisor School.
The winning poster of state competition will be submitted to the national competition to be held in Utah with the winners to be announced at the NACD Annual Meeting in February 2025.
Grades K-1
Piper, Otsego Elementary
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Grades 2-3
Charlotte, Otsego Elementary
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Grades 4-6 Naomi, Otsego Elementary
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Congratulations to the 2023 Poster Contest Winners
61 entries were received from five Wood County schools Kindergarten through grade 6.
Each winner received a certificate and a $25 cash prize. The winning posters will be entered into the state contest to be judged in July at the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts' Summer Supervisor School.
Each winner received a certificate and a $25 cash prize. The winning posters will be entered into the state contest to be judged in July at the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts' Summer Supervisor School.
Grades K - 1
Mara, St. Louis School
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Grades 2 - 3 Kennedy, St. Louis School
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Grades 4 - 6 Sophie, Eastwood Middle School
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Thank you to the participants of the 2022 poster contest. |
Congratulations to Briley on her winning poster. Her poster was submitted to the state competition held in Columbus. The winning poster of state competition will be submitted to the national competition to be held in New Orleans with the winners to be announced at the NACD Annual Meeting in February 2023.
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