Poster Contest
2026 FLORIDA STATE POSTER CONTEST RULES
ELIGIBILITY
Florida Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Poster Contest is open to Florida students (public, private or home educated), K-12th grade, who submit a poster through his/her local SWCD. Posters that win a local SWCD contest advanced to State.
State Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by 4:00 pm.
CONTEST RULES
- Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers, paper or other materials on regular posters).
- Poster size must be between 8.5”x11” and 22”x28”.
- All posters must be created by an individual student rather than a team of students.
- The theme/words: "Soil. Where It All Begins" must be included in the artwork.
- State contest entries should be emailed to victoria.wheeler@okeechobeeswcd.org.
- Each entry must have a signed entry form attached to the email submitted to Vicki.
- Although younger students might receive help in planning from parents or teachers, Florida SWCD encourages each student to do as much work as possible by him/herself. Entries completed by students in their handwriting and coloring will score better than those designed, drawn or colored with adult assistance.
POSTER EVALUATIONS
- Accuracy of Conservation Message (50 percent)
- Visual Effectiveness (30 percent)
- Originality (10 percent)
- Universal Appeal (10 percent)
- Artwork considered participant’s, unless otherwise noted on his/her entry form
PRIZE LEVELS
- Grade Categories: K-1st; 2nd-3rd; 4th-6th; 7th-9th; 10th-12th
- Cash Prizes: 1st = $50; 2nd = $35; 3rd = $25 for each Grade Category
- First place State winners advance to the National Association of Conservation Districts’ (NACD) contest. National winners are contacted after they are announced
Customizable Templates for Local Contest:
2026 Poster Contest Rules2026 Local Poster Contest Entry Form SAMPLE