Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Illustrated Poem Contest!
As part of CCEW 2025, students in grades K–12 were invited to creatively express this year’s theme, “Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!”, through illustrated poems. Participants advanced to the national contest by winning at the local level through ACS local sections.
At the national level, first- and second-place winners were selected in four grade categories. We extend our sincere thanks to all the schools, students, and local sections that participated and helped make this contest a success! See the winners by grade category below. Click on the images to view a larger version of each illustrated poem.
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
Spencer S.
South Florida Local Section
2nd Place
Yunde C.
Southern Arizona Local Section
Grades 3-5
1st Place
Nora L.
Binghamton Local Section
2nd Place
Hrishika S.
Orlando Local Section
Grades 6-8
1st Place
Hannah C.
South Florida Local Section
2nd Place
Gabriella C.
Maryland Local Section
Grades 9-12
1st Place
Maria L.
North Jersey Local Section
2nd Place
Isabella Q.
Binghamton Local Section
