Students from kindergarten through 12th grade displayed their artistic talents while conveying the importance of litter-free environments.
“Creating art allows students to better understand the effects of litter on the environment and encourages them to inspire others,” said Melody Johnson, ODOT Beautification Coordinator.
This year’s contest received nearly 4,000 submissions. The winners will receive a variety of prizes, including monetary awards, t-shirts, certificates, poster boards, and laminated copies of their artwork.
The teachers of the winning students will also be awarded vouchers for classroom supplies and two-night vouchers to an Oklahoma State Park.
The Promotional Poster of the Year will be printed as a pull-out poster, promoting environmental clean-up and trash-free initiatives.
Next year’s contest is set to start Dec. 1, 2025, with submissions due by Jan. 31, 2026. For more information, click here.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Winners:
- First Place: Mayleigh Timmreck, 2nd grade, Pittsburgh County
- Second Place: Pearl Price, kindergarten, Kay County
- Third Place: Alyla Gribnitz, 1st grade, McCurtain County
3rd – 5th Grade Winners:
- First Place: Alivia Yeager, 4th grade, Adair County
- Second Place: Alexandra Lin, 5th grade, Tulsa County
- Third Place: Lydia Bundy, 5th grade, McCurtain County
6th – 8th Grade Winners:
- First Place: Layla Kowena, 6th grade, Comanche County
- Second Place: Andrea Ramos, 8th grade, Bryan County
- Third Place: Rylee Inskeep, 6th grade, Kingfisher County
9th – 12th Grade:
- First Place: Wesley Chase Perryman 12th grade, Carter County
- Second Place: Emily Eilers, 11th grade, Woodward County
- Third Place: Rilyn Teafatiller, 10th grade, Bryan County
PROMOTIONAL POSTER OF THE YEAR
- Jorge Remis Elias, 10th grade, Love County
ENTRY FORM POSTER FOR 2026
- Julie Pendergraft, 12th grade, Harmon County
