2026 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest
The Northeastern Ohio Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is encouraging local students in Kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in this national contest as part of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW). Details and design resources can be found on the CCEW website.
The contest deadline for the NEOACS section is April13th, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Click here to view the contest flier.
Submissions from students within Lake and Ashtabula counties will be eligible for prizes from the NEO section. Cash prizes will be awarded in K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th grade categories. 1st place in each category is $100.
Winners of the Northeastern Ohio Local Section’s Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the National ACS Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes! Additionally, winners will also be invited to attend the NEO ACS Spring Banquet on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Contest Rules and Directions
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Write and illustrate a poem using the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Theme "Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry". Your poem must be no more than 40 words and in one of the following styles:
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HAIKU - LIMERICK - ODE - ABC POEM - FREE VERSE - END RHYME - BLANK VERSE
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Possible topics related to glacier theme include:
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Climate Trees
Leaves Seasons
Photosynthesis Medicinal Compounds
Animals Environment
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Entries will be judged based upon the following criteria:
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Artistic Merit - use of color, quality of drawing, design, and layout
Poem Message - fun, motivational, inspiring about the yearly theme
Originality and Creativity - unique, clever and/or creative design
Neatness - free of spelling and grammatical errors
Full Contest Rules
