NALMS brings back Lakes Appreciation Month student poster contest

NALMS is thrilled to announce it’s bringing back a program favorite: the Lakes Appreciation Month student poster contest!

July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 22 years; to celebrate, we are inviting elementary, middle, and high school students to submit posters reflecting on how important lakes are to all of us. Submitted artwork will be a big part of NALMS’ celebrations through July across North America. Show us your love for lakes by sending us your artwork!

Posters will be judged by grade range, with a winning poster in each division: elementary (grades 1-4), middle (grades 5-8), and high school (9-12) —

  • A $250 cash prize will be awarded to the three winning artists’ schools! Schools are encouraged to utilize these funds for STEM or lake ecology curriculum/materials, activities, and/or field trips.
  • A $50 cash prize will be awarded to the three winning student artists!
Poster submission deadline is Friday, May 15th!
  • 2008 winning poster
  • 2008 second place
  • 2002 winner
  • 2010 winner
  • 2010 runner-up
  • 2010 runner-up

Items of note:

  • Poster submissions must be submitted electronically to lakesappreciation@nalms.org with the subject line “2020 LAM Poster Contest.”
  • Posters should express the concept of the theme, “Diverse Lakes, Landscapes, and People” and reflect the values of Lakes Appreciation Month.
  • View full contest details for submission instructions, judging criteria, and theme inspiration!

Help us spread the word:

  • Through our downloadable, printable handout – download your copy!
  • Through social media! Please use the hashtags: #LakesAppreciation, #LAMPosterContest.
  • Through word of mouth – PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO YOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, ETC.!

VIEW FULL CONTEST DETAILS.