Release Date: Nov 19, 2008
File: 2009 Environmental Calendar Winners

Summary:
The winners of the Montgomery County 2009 Environmental Calendar Contest were recognized during a reception on November 18th, on the first floor of the Montgomery County Administration Building.

With 818 entries received, 43 area schools, home schooled students, and other organizations participated in Montgomery County's 2009 Environmental Calendar Contest.   

The contest is sponsored by Montgomery County Solid Waste and Montgomery County Water Services. Students in divisions from kindergarten through 12th grade, including special needs, choose one of two themes:

Recycle – Little Effort BIG Difference
                OR
Water – Rivers, Lakes, and Streams:  Help Keep Them Clean

Students were to creatively express the ease and benefits of recycling or the need to keep our waterways free of pollutants. 

"We had record breaking participation this year," commented Greg Merrill, Water Services Director.  "It is rewarding to know that environmental stewardship inspires so many."

Following the reception, the winning artists were recognized by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners at the regularly scheduled commission meeting.

Prizes donated by marketing agency Penny, Ohlmann, and Nieman, Office Depot, and others were awarded following the Commission meeting. 

The calendar cover honors go to the grand prize winner.  This year's grand prize winner is 8th grader Annah Powell from Mad River Middle School. 

Other winners are: 
Meghan Elliot, Wayne High School;
Tommie Currie, Brookville Intermediate School; Emily Ostendorf, Stephanie Patino-Garfias, Anthony Hoogsteden, and Sydney Joslin-Knapp from Stivers School for the Arts;
Kennedy Cook and Keiona Williams, Charity Adams Earley Academy for Girls;
Brittany Dooley, Meadowdale Elementary;
Beth Barko, Vandalia Butler High School;
Tori Anerson and Megan Walter, East Dayton Christian School;
William Edward Miller, Belmont High School; Heather Rautio, St. Anthony; Sophia Carey, Westbrook Elementary;
Brendan Watts, Germantown Elementary;
Sarah Star, Dixie High School;
Maddy Kroger, Incarnation Catholic School;  Cheyenne Rogers, Morton Middle School.