The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee and the Georgia Forestry Service recently announced the winners of this year’s Arbor Day Student Art and Essay Contest. Seventy-five student art entries and 50 essays were submitted with the topic “I Speak for the Trees.”
Student Award Recipients
5th Grade Essay Award Recipients:
1st place: Ava Burnette – Enota Multiple Intelligence Academy
Runner Up: Grace Beasley – Sandra Dunagan Deal Elementary
Runner Up: Mayrin Rivas – Centennial Arts Academy
3rd Grade Art Award Recipients:
1st Place: Cora Gaines – Sardis Enrichment School
Runner Up: Yamileth Albarron-Suarez – Suarez-Centennial Arts Academy
Runner Up: Leeah Garrett – Sandra Dunagan Deal Elementary
The Vision 2030 Board created the “What A Tree Means to Me” Visionary Award (winner pictured) to recognize a student for an outstanding piece of art showcasing the connections and impact that trees have on our health and our community. The winner of the 2025 Visionary Award is Ragon Stump, Enota Multiple Intelligence Academy.