Annual Recycling Poster Contest

21th Annual Recycling Poster Contest

In the spring of 2025, Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources sponsored the 21st Annual Recycling Poster Contest for Kindergarten through eighth grade students within the county. The winning posters will be highlighted in the 2026 Stanislaus County Recycling Awareness calendar that celebrates each child’s creativity and unique talents while communicating their concern for our environment.

An awards presentation was held on May 20, 2025 during the Board of Supervisor’s meeting. It was very exciting to have each winner honored for their achievements and presented with their awards in front an audience of so many family members, friends and teachers!

List of Winners:


K – 1 Division
First Place:
Adriana Madriz
  • Kindergarten
  • Westport Elementary
  • Teacher: Ms. Arteaga
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Second Place:
Aldo Rodriguez Castaneda
  • 1st Grade
  • Von Renner Elementary
  • Teacher: Mrs. Ball
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Third Place:
Maria Ibarra Santana
  • Kindergarten
  • Westport Elementary
  • Teacher: Ms. Arellano
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2 – 3 Division
First Place:
Emilio Ramos Gonzalez
  • 3rd Grade
  • Grayson Elementary
  • Teacher: Mrs. Meleza & Sra. Garcia
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Second Place:
Jose Zavala Mosqueda
  • 2nd Grade
  • Westport Elementary
  • Teacher: Ms. Mao
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Third Place:
Sofia Ambriz
  • 2nd Grade
  • Keyes Elementary
  • Teacher: Ms. Fitzgerald & Mr. Robinson
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4 – 5 Division
First Place:
Ruby Rutherford
  • 4th Grade
  • Denair Elementary
  • Teacher: Mrs. Sweeten
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Second Place:
Neriah Valdespino
  • 4th Grade
  • Las Palmas Elementary
  • Teacher: Ms. Robertson
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Third Place:
Aylin Sofia Angeles
  • 5th Grade
  • Dena Boer Elementary
  • Teacher: Mr. Thompson
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6 – 8 Division
First Place:
Devin Res Quintero
  • 7th Grade
  • Creekside Middle School
  • Teacher: Ms. Tinajero
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Second Place:
Blaine Hayes
  • 7th Grade
  • Hickman Middle School
  • Teacher: Ms. Den Dulk
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Third Place:
Juliette Conde
  • 8TH Grade
  • Denair Middle School
  • Teacher: Ms. Mateus
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