Illustrated Poem Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest!

As part of NCW 2022, students from grades K-12 were invited to share their interpretation of this year's theme, "Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics”, in the form of illustrated poems. Winners qualified for the national contest via ACS local sections. 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

Kaitlin S., Philadelphia Local Section

2nd Place

Blaise G., Susquehanna Valley Local Section


Grades 3-5

1st Place

Rishi K., Princeton Local Section

2nd Place

Rhea U., Eastern New York Local Section


Grades 6-8

1st Place

Akshara K., Chicago Local Section

2nd Place

Emily G., Princeton Local Section


Grades 9-12

1st Place

Simran U., Eastern New York Local Section

2nd Place

Erin Y., Southwest Georgia Local Section