Extended Entry Period to Submit Artwork to Union City’s Annual Recycling Poster Contest

The deadline has been extended, and Union City will be accepting submissions to the Annual Recycling Poster Contest until Monday, March 24. All K-12 students living or attending school in Union City are invited to participate. This initiative encourages young artists to inspire the community by showcasing a commitment to environmental conservation through creative poster designs.

Contest Theme: Follow the 5 R's

Participants are encouraged to depict creative ways to practice the 5 R's: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. Students may also depict other creative actions to minimize waste generation. The goal is to inspire others to participate in sustainable practices that reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

Submission Guidelines:

• Eligibility: Open to all K-12 students living in or attending school in Union City; one entry per student.
• Poster Size: Minimum 8.5 x 11 inches; maximum 11 x 17 inches.
• Medium: All traditional art mediums are accepted, including markers, crayons, watercolors, and colored pencils. Digital art submissions are not permitted.
• Originality: Submissions must be original works created solely by the student.
• Entry Form: A completed Official Entry Form must accompany each poster. Forms can be downloaded here and are also available at City Hall, Holly Community Center, and Kennedy Community Center.

Submission Deadline: Entries will be accepted until Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Submission Locations:

• City Hall: 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
• Holly Community Center: 31600 Alvarado Boulevard
• Kennedy Community Center: 1333 Decoto Road

Judging and Prizes:

Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, imagination, and the ability to inspire others to "Rethink Before You Toss." Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Kindergarten - Grade 2
• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• Grades 9-12

Each category will have first ($50), second ($30), and third ($15) place prizes.

Recognition:

Contest winners will be recognized by the City Council in April 2025. Winning posters will be featured in the Union City Community and Recreation Services Activity Guide, displayed on the City website, and showcased within the community.

Union City encourages all eligible students to participate and showcase creativity while promoting environmental sustainability.

For more information, visit: https://www.unioncity.org/426/Annual-Recycling-Art-Poster-Contest.

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Union City Recycles
(510) 675-5433
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