2025 Poster Contest Guidelines

ELIGIBILITY:

The submittal must be original art created by a California youth between the ages of 5-12 years old.

POSTER SIZE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Artwork must be between 8.5”x11” and 11”x17” and on paper that allows for duplication.
• Entry should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed, or folded.
• The artist’s first and last name must be written or signed on the front lower right-hand corner of the poster.
• The theme phrase Trees Root Our Community must appear somewhere on the poster.
• The poster must be related to the theme.

ENTRY DUE DATE: Friday, February 7, 2025 (postmarked)

HOW TO ENTER:

• Send the original art and the Entry Form by February 7, 2025 (postmarked) to: California ReLeaf at 2115 J Street, Suite 213, Sacramento, CA 95816. All entries will become the property of California ReLeaf and cannot be returned.
• If you cannot mail the artwork to us, high-quality digital replications (photographs or scans) are eligible. However, if the piece is selected as a finalist, the original must be arranged to be sent.

PRIZES:

• A committee will review all posters and select the statewide finalists.
• The parent/guardian of the winning artist will be notified by email.
• Each winner will receive a cash prize ranging from $25 to $100 and a printed copy of their poster (18 x 24 inches).
• The top-winning posters will be unveiled at the Arbor Week press conference, posted on the California ReLeaf and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) websites, and shared via social media channels.
• Winning Posters will be announced on March 7th via our updates page and social media channels.
• Winning Posters will also be featured on our Poster Contest Hall of Fame listing on our website (see below).

QUESTIONS? Contact Us: arborweek[at]californiareleaf.org

Poster Contest Winners Hall of Fame

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