TOP 32 DRAWINGS SELECTED, NOW IN FINAL
JUDGING PHASE!!
Out of 108 drawings submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), 32 drawings have made it to the semi-final round of the 5th Annual Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest. Three students tied for the final spot, which is why 32 drawings made it to this round of judging instead of the normal top 30. These drawings have been sent to a panel of judges who will determine the 12 finalists.
The 12 finalists’ drawings will be displayed in the 2011 Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar. These finalists will also receive their awards and prizes at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 12 at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, IL. The top two finalists in each category will move on to compete in the National Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest sponsored by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
In an effort to reduce work zone-related fatalities, IDOT, the Illinois State Board of Education, the American Traffic Safety Services Foundation and the Illinois Chapter of ATSSA are sponsoring the contest for elementary students.
Since the contest began in 2005, over 7,700 students have participated in this contest. The purpose of the contest is for students to help IDOT promote work zone safety by becoming aware of work zones and educating their parents or caregivers about the importance of safe driving in work zones.
This year’s theme is “See Orange. Slow Down. Save Lives”. Poster entries reflect the student’s view of a work zone and what he or she may find in a work zone. The contest categories are K-1st Grade, 2nd-4th Grade and 5th-6th Grade.
If you have
additional questions, please contact IDOT’s contest
coordinator, Jessica Keldermans (formerly Baker) at
217/785-3062.
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