2015 Theme: Don’t be a vector! Be a protector!
The challenge was to think of a situation where invasive species can be spread, identify the vector that can move it, and iIllustrate what you can do to prevent the spread and protect California’s resources. Artwork was placed in 3 divisions: Grades 2 – 4; 5 – 8; and 9 – 12 .The top three winners in each are displayed below, in addition to a special Invasive Species Program Choice Award.
Invasive Species Program Choice Award
ISP Choice Award
Jack Carr Ritchie, Half Moon Bay
Proctor Elementary School (Castro Valley)
Division: Grades 2 – 4
1st Place
Serenity Souvannasing, Porterville
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
2nd Place
Sydney McLarin-Parker, McKinleyville
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
3rd Place
Caleb Mazzera, Santiago Ruiz, Toby Norren, Angel Reyes, Stockton
Glenwood Elementary
Division: Grades 5 – 8
1st Place
Evie Daniels, Visalia
Central Valley Christian School
2nd Place
Nikki Blanchard, Newport Beach
Newport Elementary
3rd Place
Lily Gess, Newport Beach
Newport Elementary
Division: Grades 9 – 12
1st Place
Andrea Gonzalez, Northridge
Granada Hills Charter School
2nd Place
Lauren Simon, Northridge
Granada Hills Charter School
3rd Place
Tyler Kowta, Porter Ranch
Granada Hill Charter School