Assemblyman Matt Slater recently celebrated the creativity and environmental awareness of local students through his third annual Earth Day Poster Contest. The event was organized in collaboration with the Putnam County Youth Bureau and the Putnam Arts Council.
The contest aims to inspire students across Putnam County to express their commitment to environmental stewardship through original artwork. The Putnam County Youth Bureau coordinated student participation, while the Putnam Arts Council judged the entries.
Klara Stasiak from Mahopac School District and Ashley Sousa from Haldane School District tied for first place. Arianna Soares from Mahopac School District secured second place, while Benjamin Santizo took third place. Honorable mentions were awarded to Soraia Vieira, Eleona Abazi, and Viviana Tufano, all associated with Mahopac schools.
Assemblyman Slater expressed gratitude towards the partners involved: “I’m incredibly grateful to the Putnam County Youth Bureau and the Putnam Arts Council for partnering with us again on this event.” He noted that the contest provides a creative outlet for students to express their care for the environment.
Joyce Picone, Executive Director of the Putnam Arts Council, remarked on the quality of submissions: “Assemblyman Slater’s Earth Day Poster Contest received tons of wonderful artwork from children throughout the area. Each entry was creative and unique.”
Janeen Cunningham, director of the Putnam County Youth Bureau, congratulated participants: “Congratulations to all the Earth Day poster contest winners and how much fun the participants had making the posters while learning about the important message of saving our planet.”
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne praised the participants: “The creativity and passion displayed by our young residents in this year’s Earth Day Poster Contest are truly inspiring.” He commended their work and thanked community partners for encouraging meaningful engagement.
