People from all over the world are invited to the annual International Compost Awareness Week Poster Contest.

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May. The goal of the program is to raise the awareness of the public regarding the benefits of using compost to improve or maintain high-quality soil, to grow healthy plants, reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides, improve water quality and protect the environment.

This year’s participants are encouraged to submit a design that reflects the theme “For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food…Compost!”.

Entries are limited to one submission per artist. All entries will be reviewed by the judges to get down to the top 15 between the two categories (Grades 9 to 12, College students and adults).

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open to anyone worldwide aged 14 years or older.

Prize

The overall winner will receive a 500 USD prize.