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City of Santa Monica News 2010 Earth Day Poster Contest Winners Announced
Go Green, Ride Blue. What Does Sustainable Transit Mean to You?
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SANTA MONICA, Calif.
- Honoring the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the city's Office of
Sustainability and the Environment, the Big Blue Bus and Sustainable Works have
collaborated on the second annual Student Earth Day Poster Contest, themed "Go Green, Ride Blue. What does
sustainable transit mean to you?" The poster contest was open to all
kindergarten through twelfth grade students who live or attend school in Santa
Monica. More than 450 posters were submitted by students ranging in age
from 5 to 18 years old. Posters were submitted from 9 schools throughout the
city.
Students were invited to express their thoughts and ideas through art about
clean air, climate change, healthier lifestyles and sustainable transportation:
a broad view of alternative forms of getting around town. "The student's
creativity can inspire us to use more sustainable transportation options such
as walking, biking, carpooling and riding the Big Blue Bus," said Shannon
Parry, the Sustainable City Program coordinator.
To highlight the student's creativity, four Big Blue Buses have become rolling
showcases for the Student Earth Day Poster Contest submissions. The Grand Prize
winning artwork is currently on display on four Big Blue Bus exteriors, which
will remain up throughout the next month. The art work from the runners-up will
be displayed on the interiors of the same buses. "Helping kids of all ages become more
aware of public transportation and its significance to sustainability is an
important goal for us," said Dan Dawson, customer relations manager for
the Big Blue Bus. "I know the contest winners and their families must be thrilled
seeing their posters on so many buses around town."
The Grand Prize winners are Nell Kerndt from Edison Language Academy, Gigi Grossman from Roosevelt Elementary,
Shayan Chetty from Lincoln Middle School and Chelsea Palmer from Santa Monica
High School.
Transportation is one of the goal areas identified in the Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan. The Sustainable City Plan was created to enhance
our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and
benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of
current and future generations.
Today's Poster Contest Event Details:
All student artwork submitted for the competition will be on display. In addition to the student artwork,
festivities will include food, giveaways and raffle prizes, including a special
raffle for attendees who turn in their bus or bike valet tickets.
- May
13, 2010; 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Beach Park #1, located at 2600 Barnard Way in Santa Monica (at the end of Ocean
Park Blvd). - In
support of this year's theme, people are encouraged to take public
transportation, walk, bike or carpool to the event. A complimentary valet
service will be provided for bicyclists.
- The
event is free, and accessible via BBB Line 1. Parking is available for $7 at
Parking Lot 4 South at 2030 Ocean Avenue or Parking Lot 5 South at 2600 Barnard
Way.
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