Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Friday announced the first, second and third place winners of its Great American Cleanup of PA Video Contest on the KPB  Facebook page.

The winning videos were submitted by--

-- First Place: Peace Valley Nature Center, Bucks County (166 votes)

-- Second Place: Lake Frederick Homeowners Association, Dauphin County (157 votes)

-- Third Place: Lancaster Trash Dragon Neighborhood Cleanup (148 votes)

The entry with the most likes wins a cash prize of $200. Two runners up will receive $100 each. 

Watch the other great video entries--

-- The Ray of Hope Project, Philadelphia

-- Swatara Watershed Association - Swatara Sojourn, Dauphin & Lebanon Counties

-- Slatington Recreation and Park Commission, Lehigh County

-- Mountain View Elementary School Kindergarten Class

-- Harrison Township, Allegheny County

-- Conestoga Valley High School - Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Lancaster County

-- Citizens Fiber Cleanup Day, Westmoreland County

“We received entries that are representative of the diverse grassroots network that participates in the Great American Cleanup of PA. Kindergarten and high school classes, conservation groups, townships and businesses shared their stories of partnerships, innovation and pride. We couldn’t be more pleased to share these stories through our video contest,” said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. 

Cash prizes sponsored by the PA Waste Industries Association. 

Visit the KPB  Facebook page for more.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Click Here to become a member.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, Discover them on Pinterest and visit their YouTube Channel.

Also visit the Illegal Dump Free PA website for more ideas on how to clean up communities and keep them clean and KPB’s new Electronics Waste website.

(Photo: Cub Scout volunteers from the Peace Valley Nature Center video.)

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