2026 Student Poster Contest

4/17/2026

When: Friday, April 17, 2026
Where: Virtual Submission
  
United States
Contact:
 Megan Jones (Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
2026 Statewide Poster Contest Guidelines Theme & Divisions
    Annual Theme: Guardians of The Drop Grade Divisions:
      K-2 3-5 6-8
Submission Details
    Deadline: All entries are due by April 18th, 2026. How to Submit: Please fill out all required information in the submission form. Format: Scanned images or digitized versions are accepted for initial submission. Original Artwork: Please retain your original artwork until after winners are announced. Winners will be required to submit their original artwork at a later date.
Poster Requirements
    Materials: Posters must be created on paper or poster board. Recycled paper is encouraged. Prohibited Materials: No cardboard, computer-generated graphics, photographs, collages, puff paint, or glitter. Maximum Size: 22 x 28 inches. Important Rule: Do not glue artwork or 3D objects to the poster. Posters with the participant's name on the front will be disqualified.
Judging & Awards
    Judging Process: Posters will be categorized by division and by district. Entries will be judged by members of NC One Water. Criteria:
      Depiction of the theme Originality of work Creativity Spelling, grammar, and mechanics Aesthetics (overall presentation)
    Prizes: Monetary awards and certificates will be granted to the first, second, and third place winners in each division.
2026 Statewide Poster Contest Submission Link 2026 Poster Contest Guidelines  Bases del Concurso de Carteles 2026   Piedmont Regional Contest: Water Conservation Poster Contest Focus Area: Students from the following Piedmont counties are eligible: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. Theme: “Guardians of the Drop” Students in Grades K-8 are invited to express the importance of water conservation through art. Winners will receive special recognition and represent Greensboro in our statewide NC One Water contest!
    Regional Submission Deadline: Friday, April 10, by 11:59 PM Divisions: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 Submit Online (Piedmont Portal):