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CAMP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
FROM VILAS COUNTY Click on the Summer Camp picture for information on how you can go to camp with a scholarship from Vilas county.
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2026
Conservation and Environmental Awareness Speaking and Poster Contest
2026 Theme
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The 2026 NACD Poster Contest theme is "Soil. Where it all Begins"
THIS THEME MUST BE ON EVERY POSTER!
The Conservation Poster Contest is open to kindergarten through 12th grade students and posters are evaluated on the following criteria:
Conservation Message
Visual Effectiveness
Originality
Universal Appeal
Individual Artwork
THIS THEME MUST BE ON EVERY POSTER!
The Conservation Poster Contest is open to kindergarten through 12th grade students and posters are evaluated on the following criteria:
Conservation Message
Visual Effectiveness
Originality
Universal Appeal
Individual Artwork
The 2026 Speaking Contest consists of three contest divisions:
1. Elementary Division… (3-5 minute speeches, required) for students enrolled
in grades 5-6.
2. Junior Division... (4-6 minute speeches, required) for students enrolled
in grades 7-8.
3. Senior Division… (5-7 minute speeches, required) for students enrolled
in grades 9-12.
Subject Matter
Speeches must promote the conservation of natural resources and the protection or enhancement of environmental quality. Topics should address soil and water conservation issues. Emphasis should be placed on the subject as it relates to your locality or to the state of Wisconsin.
Authenticity and accuracy of information is important, and the speaker should demonstrate familiarity with the subject matter. Feel free to contact Natural Resource professionals as they can provide knowledge on numerous topics. The internet is a rich resource; however, not all internet sources are reliable. When using the internet, be sure to consider your source!
All speeches should be backed up by facts. Both sides of an issue should
be presented in a fair and non-accusatory manner. Using names of people or businesses for slander will not be accepted and shall result in disqualification.
Visual Aids
Use of visual aids (posters, charts, etc.) is prohibited; however, notes may be used.
Speeches
A speech, in part or whole, used in this contest in previous years may not be used again. However, speeches used for other speaking events may be used. Group presentations are not allowed.
1. Elementary Division… (3-5 minute speeches, required) for students enrolled
in grades 5-6.
2. Junior Division... (4-6 minute speeches, required) for students enrolled
in grades 7-8.
3. Senior Division… (5-7 minute speeches, required) for students enrolled
in grades 9-12.
Subject Matter
Speeches must promote the conservation of natural resources and the protection or enhancement of environmental quality. Topics should address soil and water conservation issues. Emphasis should be placed on the subject as it relates to your locality or to the state of Wisconsin.
Authenticity and accuracy of information is important, and the speaker should demonstrate familiarity with the subject matter. Feel free to contact Natural Resource professionals as they can provide knowledge on numerous topics. The internet is a rich resource; however, not all internet sources are reliable. When using the internet, be sure to consider your source!
All speeches should be backed up by facts. Both sides of an issue should
be presented in a fair and non-accusatory manner. Using names of people or businesses for slander will not be accepted and shall result in disqualification.
Visual Aids
Use of visual aids (posters, charts, etc.) is prohibited; however, notes may be used.
Speeches
A speech, in part or whole, used in this contest in previous years may not be used again. However, speeches used for other speaking events may be used. Group presentations are not allowed.
LOCAL CONTEST DATE/LOCATION:
Oneida County - POSTER CONTEST: Judging day will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Location: Courthouse in Rhinelander. Judges have been confirmed: Sandy Wickman, Joel Gebhard, Tom Melnarik.
Oneida County - SPEAKING CONTEST: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Location: ART START in Rhinelander.
Judges have been confirmed: Tracy Beckman; Karyl Rosenberg; and Michael Stinebrink. Alternate: Tom Melnarik.
ALL FORMS ARE DUE TO ONEIDA COUNTY BY: Thursday, January 15, 2026.
AREA CONTEST DATE/LOCATION: Vilas County - Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (inclement weather date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026). The Contest will be held at the Vilas County Courthouse in Conference Rooms 1-3. The address is:
30 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521.
STATE CONTEST DATE/LOCATION: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Address: 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
Oneida County - POSTER CONTEST: Judging day will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Location: Courthouse in Rhinelander. Judges have been confirmed: Sandy Wickman, Joel Gebhard, Tom Melnarik.
Oneida County - SPEAKING CONTEST: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Location: ART START in Rhinelander.
Judges have been confirmed: Tracy Beckman; Karyl Rosenberg; and Michael Stinebrink. Alternate: Tom Melnarik.
ALL FORMS ARE DUE TO ONEIDA COUNTY BY: Thursday, January 15, 2026.
AREA CONTEST DATE/LOCATION: Vilas County - Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (inclement weather date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026). The Contest will be held at the Vilas County Courthouse in Conference Rooms 1-3. The address is:
30 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521.
STATE CONTEST DATE/LOCATION: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Address: 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.