PAINESVILLE, Ohio, April 18, 2024– Lake County’s Solid Waste District and the Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the winners of their annual Clean and Green Art Contest. Area students were encouraged to design an original art piece showcasing the theme “Clean and Green Lake County” which promotes recycling and anti-littering education. The Lake County Solid Waste District oversees the Landfill and Recycling Center in Painesville Township.
Natalia Pérez Soto, a sixth-grade student at Harding Middle School in the Fairport Harbor District, won the middle school division and the overall prize for her design entry themed, “Keep Lake County Clean.” As the top winner, Natalia’s design will be displayed in the Lake County Commissioner’s chambers in the County Administration Building located in downtown Painesville. Additionally, her design will be used for marketing materials for the Solid Waste District and the Utilities Department.
“It was an honor to congratulate our overall winner, Natalia Pérez Soto, on her original conception of the ongoing work to preserve the natural beauty of Lake County. Natalia’s artwork will hang in the Commissioner’s Chambers for one year as a reminder of our shared commitment to protecting the future,” said Commission President John T. Plecnik. Please click here to read the entire press release.
