The Kentucky Transportation cabinet has been increasing environmental awareness and encouraging student involvement in Kentucky schools for over 20 years.
On September 6, the agency announced it’s now be accepting entries for their 2023 Adopt-A-Highway art contest.
Chuck Wolfe, a spokesman for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, said, in 2022, nearly 300 students submitted artwork for the event.
“It’s kind of a long standing tradition, it has a theme every year, the theme for the school year is ‘Can it, Kentucky! In other words, if you find litter on the road, put it in the trash can,” said Wolfe.
Wolfe said the purpose of the contest is to get children in the habit of cleaning up litter and to help them appreciate the value of trash-free landscapes.
“It’s really important to have your roadsides as free of trash as possible. It not only just looks better, but it’s safer,” Wolfe said.
All Kentucky students within the age divisions are able to participate. Age divisions are ages 5-8, ages 9-11, ages 12-14 and ages 15-18. The deadline for submissions is October 20th.
The 1st place participant in each age division will receive a $100 gift card. 2nd & 3rd place participants will each receive a $50 gift card. Prints of the winning pieces will displayed in the KYTC Conference Center in Frankfort and featured on social media.
“The poster contest is a great way to encourage young students, young Kentuckians to take pride in the state,” said Wolfe. “Also in spreading the word, spreading the message, encouraging everyone to do their part to keep Kentucky beautiful.”
The entry form and more information for parents and students is available on the cabinets website.