The theme for this year's poster and essay contest was: "What can I do to truly make Alabama the Beautiful" First place won $100.00, 2d place $75.00 and 3d place $50.00.

First place poster: Lauren Landers, Douglas Middle School

Second place poster: Conner Smith, Guntersville Elementary School

Third place poster: Mark Breasseale, Douglas Middle School

(accepted by his mother, Joyce)

Honorable mention poster: Emily Rice, Douglas Middle School

Honorable mention poster: Emily Rice, Douglas Middle School

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Honorable mention poster: Emily Rice, Douglas Middle School

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First place essay: Kelsey Hayes, Guntersville High School

Second place essay:  Micah Solomon, Albertville High School

Third place essay:  Micah Solomon, Albertville High School

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Honorable mention essay: Daniel Gaither, Boaz High School
                                                 Amber Barhorst, Albertville High School