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Poster Contest and Scholarship


2008 Poster Contest

Each Spring the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival kicks off the year by hosting a poster design contest in local elementary schools. Third grade students from 27schools in north Central Washington submit posters (about 600 total), which are judged on the basis of creativity, artwork, slogan and theme. Poster Contest WinnersThe winning poster is then incorporated into the "o-FISH-al" festival publicity poster, distributed throughout the region the month before the festival.

The poster contest is an opportunity for teachers to meet Washington State Essential Learning (WASL) requirements through integrating art and science. Teachers and festival representatives present information about the salmon life cycle, the role of salmon in the "web of life", and the relationship of humans to the natural environment. The students choose ways of illustrating one of these concepts. Most of the posters submitted are beautifully done and reflect a lot of thought and effort.

The 2008 Poster Contest winners will be announced in May, and the results will be posted here!

| 2007 Poster Contest Winners |




2008 Scholarship

The 2008 Scholarship application period is open now! The winner will be announced in June, and the results will be posted here!

The Salmon Fest scholarship has been offered since the festival's beginning 17 years ago. The scholarship is named in honor of Nancy Duree, one of Salmon Fest's founding Core Team members who believed strongly in helping young people advance their education. Executive Director Corky Broaddus said, "By assisting students with their education, Salmon Fest helps develop the potential future of our next generation of leaders, which is a positive way to give back to our local communities."

The $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a high school senior pursuing higher education in a natural resource field.

2007 Scholarship Winner

The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival announced that Scott Scroggie was the 2007 recipient of the Nancy Duree Natural Resource Scholarship.

Scott graduated from Pateros High School in 2007 and is attending the University of Idaho to study Forest Science. Scott was selected based upon his personal essay, excellent academic record, community service, recommendations, and strong leadership abilities.

Congratulations, Scott!