CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest!

As part of CCEW 2023, students from grades K-12 were invited to share their interpretation of this year's theme, "The Curious Chemistry of Amazing Algae”, in the form of illustrated poems. Winners at the local section level qualified for the national contest. At the national level, first- and second-place prizes were awarded in four categories. Thank you to all schools and local sections that participated!

See the winners by grade category below. Click on the images to view a larger version of each illustrated poem.


Grades K-2

1st Place

Adelyn M.
Kentucky Lake Local Section

2nd Place

Dishika K.
Virginia Local Section


Grades 3-5

1st Place

Katherine F.
Central Texas Local Section

2nd Place

Gabriella C.
Maryland Local Section


Grades 6-8

1st Place

Akshara K.
Chicago Local Section

2nd Place

Raenne L.
Silicon Valley Local Section


Grades 9-12

1st Place

Louis H.
Midland Local Section

2nd Place

Zoe P.
Mid-Hudson Local Section