Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who entered the 7th annual Make a Difference in Air Quality Essay and Poster Contest. We received 539 entries this year. The 2009 contest winners are located here >
Check here for 2009 honorable mention >

Essay Contest Requirements

One  $500 grand prize winner will be awarded in each category. One winner each in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 will be awarded a $250 gift card in each category.
Write a one-to-two-page essay telling us how you’ve made a difference in air quality by doing things like biking, walking, skateboarding or conserving energy.

Poster Contest Requirements

Design and draw a poster on an 8-1/2” x 11” white paper showing how you’ve made a difference in air quality by doing things like carpooling, scootering or planting trees. (Be sure to turn your paper on its side.)

Click here to download the Essay and Poster Contest flier.
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Grand Prize winners in both contests will receive a $500 gift card to purchase bikes, accessories, scooter, or skateboard. Prizes courtesy of First 5 Tulare County, Visalia City Coach, Visalia Medical Clinic, Pena's Disposal, College of the Sequoias, Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy Program, Jeff Barnes Brain Injury Foundation and TUCOEMAS.

Contest winners and honorable mention recipients 2009 >

The contest is open to Tulare County students. For further information, contact Becky Loyd-Kelch at The Lockwood Agency at 733.3737, or visit tularecog.org/postercontestinfo.php.
Entries should be submitted with name, address, school, grade and phone number
Submit your essay or poster by  Thurs., May 21, 2009 to: The Lockwood Agency, Becky Loyd-Kelch,
500 North Willis Visalia, CA 93291 or e-mail to: bkelch@thelockwoodagency.net