PA Cleanways Announces Litter Hawk Youth Award Program Winners
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PA CleanWays announced the winners of this year's Litter Hawk Youth Award Program that gives children and teens a chance to illustrate their concern about littering and illegal dumping prevention, recycling, proper disposal, beautification, and stewardship through visual arts, language arts, and community outreach activities.

The winners of this year's program are:

Age group 10 and Under: Visual Arts Category: Lindsey Grove, Somerset County; Language Arts Category: Brianna Burkey, York County; Community Outreach: Autumn O. Elmer, Philadelphia County

Age Group 11-18: Visual Arts Category: Robin Siegenthaler & Katie Deardorff, Centre County; Language Arts: Joy Best, Philadelphia County; Community Outreach: Sally Jane Petre, Union County

PA CleanWays received over 100 entries from 90 individuals in 10 counties throughout the state. Entries were judged on creativity and the project's ability to convey the chosen theme. Winners in the 10 and under age group received gift cards in the amount of $75, winners in the 11-18 age group received gift cards in the amount of $100.

This program was developed by PA CleanWays with support from the Department of Environmental Protection. PA CleanWays is a nonprofit organization that helps people who are ready to take action against illegal dumping and littering in their communities.

For more information, visit the PA CleanWays website.


4/27/2007

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