The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with the NACD Auxiliary, announced the winners of the 2019 Photo Contest and 2019 Poster Contest during the 74th NACD Annual Meeting.
The photo contest, open to amateur photographers in both youth and adult divisions, consists of images reflecting the themes of “Agriculture and Conservation Across America,” “Close-Up Conservation,” “Conservation in Action” and “Conservation Practices.”
“This year’s contest winners captured the beauty and importance of our natural resources and those who work to preserve them,” said NACD Auxiliary President Karen Smart.
The 2019 Poster Contest, open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, celebrated the 2019 NACD Stewardship theme, “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper.”
“Soil is a crucial foundation for the food, clothing and other items necessary for our survival,” Smart said. “Understanding how to keep soils healthy is critical to ensuring a healthy future for us all.”
Click through the slide show to see winning photos and posters.
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<p>Gavin Bristow, Clay County SCD, Tennessee, is first place in the kindergarten-grade one poster category.</p>
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<p>Kiersten Hans, Lewis and Clark NRD, Nebraska, is first place in the second-third grade poster category.</p>
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<p>Noah DeVille, Acadia SWCD, Louisiana, is first place in the fourth through sixth grade poster contest.</p>
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<p>Cassie Wang, Mercer SCD, New Jersey, is first place in the grades seven through nine poster contest.</p>
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<p>Kaden Knake, Geauga SWCD, Ohio, is first place in the grades 10-12 poster contest.</p>
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<p>Bob Diller, Henricopolis SWCD, Virginia, took first place in the adult division of the Agriculture and Conservation Across America category.</p>
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<p>Karalee Christensen, Root River SWCD, Minnesota, took first place in the youth division of the Agriculture and Conservation Across America category.</p>
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<p>Sandra Cooper, Coles County SWCD, Illinois, took second place in the adult division of the Agriculture and Conservation Across America category.</p>
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<p>Kona Stash, Lake County SWCD, Indiana, took second place in the youth division of the Agriculture and Conservation Across America category.</p>
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<p>Pam Wright, Louisa County SWCD, Iowa, is first place in the adult division of the Close-Up Conservation category.</p>
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<p>Anish Aradhey, Shenandoah Valley SWCD, Virginia., is first place in the youth division of the Close-Up Conservation category.</p>
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<p>Richard Mickowski, New Castle, S.D., is second place in the adult division of the Close-Up Conservation category.</p>
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<p>Sydney Ritter, Lafayette County SWCD, Missouri, is second place in the youth division of the Close-Up Conservation category.</p>
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<p>Nikki Powell, Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts, won first place in the adult division of the Conservation in Action category. </p>
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<p>Colton Howell, Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts, won first place in the youth division of the Conservation in Action category. </p>
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<p>Troy Bishop, Madison County SWCD, New York, won second place in the adult division of the Conservation in Action category. </p>
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<p>Madelyn Infinger, Dorchester SWCD, South Carolina, won second place in the youth division of the Conservation in Action category. </p>
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<p>Stephanie Barnes, Butte SWCD, Indiana, won first place in the adult division of the Conservation Pratices category.</p>
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<p>Sydney Pillion, Dorchester SWCD, South Carolina, won first place in the youth division of the Conservation Practices category.</p>
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<p>Joni Mehus, Root River SWCD, Minnesota, won second place in the adult division of the Conservation Pratices category.</p>
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<p>Ryan Myers, Ottawa County SWCD, Kansas, won second place in the youth division of the Conservation Practices category.</p>