The theme is based on the concept "Trees are Terrific....". Each year the deadline is February 20 unless that falls on a weekend, then it is the following Monday.

The annual state Arbor Day poster contest attracts nearly 2,000 entries from approximately 50 Illinois schools. The top ten winners and their schools receive awards provided by the Illinois Arborist Association, Illinois Society of American Foresters, National Arbor Day Foundation and the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources. Read the Press Release for complete details.

2008 Winner - Isabella Hoffman, W.C. Petty Elementary School, Antioch, IL

2007 are as follows:

	Nic Schwartz from Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Peoria, IL
	Snow Vongsakulvong from McPherson Elementary School in Chicago, IL
	Morgan Jury from Grace McWayne Elementary School in Batavia, IL

PAST ILLINOIS NATIONAL WINNERS:

2002 Arbor Day Poster - 1st Place National Winner - Sooah Yoo

Student of Rachel Josephson at Woodland Intermediate School in Grayslake, IL

Visit the National Arbor Day poster contest site to view the national winners.