This spring, classrooms across Florida participated in the first statewide Cemex Florida Earth Day Art Contest. Using recycled material, students created artwork depicting a pollinator interacting with a flower, while learning about the importance of recycling and keeping ecosystems in balance.

The contest closed on April 2nd and Cemex Florida congratulated all participants. An expert panel selected three winners for their especially creative submissions:

A large tree made from craft materials, decorated with bees, flowers, and a yellow beehive. The trunk has H+M in a carved heart. A banner reads: Mrs. Hains 5th Grade Class – First Place Winner.

First Place:

Mrs. Hains’ 5th grade class from Minneola Charter School in Lake County and the winner of a $500 Gift Card for her classroom.

Second Place:

Mrs. Skaggs’ 7th grade Earth Science Class from Wildwood Middle High in Sumter County and the winner of a $250 Gift Card for her classroom.

Third Place:

Mrs. Chimera’s Art Class at Trinity Delray from Delray Beach in Palm Beach County and the winner of a $150 Gift Card for her classroom.

CEMEX Florida offered special congratulations to the contest winners and thanked the participating teachers and students for their hard work and creativity.

A sculpture of two hands reaching for oversized paper money and coins, with a sign reading “Mrs. Studzin’s 10th and 11th Grade Classes, First Place Winner” in bold text across the image. A handmade model of a house with small windows sits on a table in a classroom. A sign reads Mrs. Schade’s, 3rd Grade Academy Classroom—Second Place Winner. There are classroom cabinets and decorations in the background. A model wind turbine made from a recycled plastic bottle stands on a painted base resembling the Earth, with colorful land and water. A banner reads, Mrs. Gentrys Middle School Students, Third Place Winner.