2024 Art and Media Competition
Entries due April 14 to the Coronado Public Library
Poster and Digital Poster Rubric:
Compelling slogan, (short).
Illustrate the theme Planet vs Plastics. You can look beyond plastic bags and bottles as well ! — there will be guidance/ suggestions to earthday.org’s ideas on: health— human & planetary, stop “Fast Fashion” short-life clothing production/ purchasing, convenience packaging, etc
Visual impact — use of color, good imagery, bold or good lettering
Clear messaging conveyed — this can be through the art, scene, actions (PSAs) paired with the simple slogan
Creativity - varied mediums used, ideas conveyed
PSA / TikTOK Rubric
Theme. Show the theme: Planet vs Plastics. You can look beyond plastic bags and bottles as well ! — there will be guidance/ suggestions to earthday.org’s ideas on: health— human & planetary, stop “Fast Fashion” short-life clothing production/ purchasing, convenience packaging, etc
Message. Videos should compel viewers to make a behavioral change. Ask viewers to change.
Clear audio.
Focus on your subject.
Use effects and text.
WINNING ENTRIES MUST SIGN NAME AND LIKENESS RELEASE
In further consideration of participation in Emerald Keepers and the City of Coronado Public Library Programs. I agree that the City of Coronado and its officers, agents, or employees may use my appearance, name, and likeness in connection with my participation in any Emerald Keepers or City of Coronado publication, including news release, social media, newsletter and/ or website without my prior consent. I further agree that I am not entitled to any compensation for such use of my appearance, name, and likeness.
Winning entries may be posted on Emerald Keepers’ website, newsletter, and social media.
2023 Earth Day Poster Winners
Thank you to all students who entered this year’s Earth Day Poster Competition! We were thrilled to see so many students who care deeply about our ocean and want to “Keep our Sea Plastic Free.”
Kate Bell | High School | FIRST PLACE
Avila Schmidt & Jaya Jost | High School | HONORABLE MENTION
Luciano Mancilla | High School | HONORABLE MENTION
Carly DeVore | Middle School | FIRST PLACE
Astara Gastelum | Middle Schwoll | HONORABLE MENTION
Natalie Barnett | Elementary School 3-5 | FIRST PLACE
Giullianna Favela | Elementary School 3-5 | HONORABLE MENTION
Khloe Aramburo | Digital Media 6-12 | FIRIST PLACE
Genevieve Schutz | Digital Media 6-12 | HONORABLE MENTION
2022 Earth Day Poster Winners
Emerald Keepers is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 Poster Competition. There were 91 poster entries across four categories. Thank you to everyone who submitted a poster! Congratulations to all winners! Look for our 2023 Poster Competition details next year.
Jaya Jost & Avila Schmidt | High School | GRAND PRIZE
Luciano Mancilla | High School | GRAND PRIZE
Alycia Mingo | High School | FIRST PLACE
Nadia Reyes | High School Digital Media | FIRST PLACE
Sophia Otiko | Middle School | FIRST PLACE
Ava VandenAkker | Middle School | FIRST PLACE
Grace Bell | Elementary 3-5 | FIRST PLACE
Sienna Pearson | High School | HONORABLE MENTION
Grant Hewett | High School Digital Media | HONORABLE MENTION
Virginia Ryan | High School Digital Media | HONORABLE MENTION
Bella Cason | Middle School | HONORABLE MENTION
Anna Thoms | Middle School | HONORABLE MENTION
Maren Thompson | Middle School | HONORABLE MENTION
Nova Lee | Middle School | HONORABLE MENTION
Odin Urtnowski | Elementary School 3-5 | HONORABLE MENTION
Paige Merwin | Elementary School 3-5 | HONORABLE MENTION
2021 Earth Day Poster Winners
Congratulations to our winners of Emerald Keepers’ 2021 Earth Day Poster Competition. The theme was Restore Our Earth by Being an Emerald Keeper.
Tatum Munoz | Grade 6 - 8 | GRAND PRIZE
Siena Bravo | Grade 3 - 5 | First Place
Xavier Cortes| Grade 9 - 12 | First Place
Quinn Riebe | Grade 6 - 8 | Honorable Mention
Luciano Mancillo | Grade 6 - 7 | Honorable Mention
Maysen Barry | Grade 3 - 5 | Honorable Mention
Giovanni Pavone | Grade 3 - 5 | Honorable Mention
2020 Poster Competition Winners
EMERALD KEEPERS is proud to announce the winners of our 2020 Poster Competition. There were 74 poster entries across four categories. Thank you to everyone who submitted a poster! Our panel of judges struggled to select from so many outstanding entries. The posters were displayed at the Coronado Public Library. Congratulations to all winners! Look for our 2021 Poster Competition details.
Avila Schmidt | Grade 6-8 | GRAND PRIZE
Caleb Mazzarella | Grade 10 | 1st Place 9-12
Jessica Harbison | Grade 10 | Honorable Mention 9-12
Caroline Cole | Grade 8 | Honorable Mention Place 6-8
Ben Byars | Grade 7 | Honorable Mention 6-8
Angelica Keough | Grade 8 | Honorable Mention 6-8
Luciano Mancilla | Grade 7 | Honorable Mention 6-8
Achille Robert | Grade 7 | Honorable Mention 6-8
Ada Hulin | Grade 5 | 1st Place 3-5
Emma Lund | Grade 5 | Honorable Mention 3-5
Lizzy Joubran | Grade 2 | 1st Place K-2
Isaiah Gouger | Grade 1 | Honorable Mention K-2
