Gettysburg, PA – The Adams County Arts Council held the awards ceremony for the 2026 Youth Recyclable Art Contest and Exhibit on Friday, April 24. This year, there were 62 entries from students across Adams County, and the art projects were made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials. The contest and exhibit was sponsored by Columbia Gas and the Gettysburg Green Gathering.

Winners were selected by a panel of community members with interest in the arts and conservation fields. Cash prizes and ribbons were awarded to the first, second, and third place entries in each age group (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12), Best in Show, and the People’s Choice Award. Three awards were also given for our Repurposed Art category, which encourages entrants to create art that is not only beautiful but can be repurposed for use as an everyday object.

Best of Show: Blake Bolyard, Grade 9

People’s Choice Award: Danni Abplanalp, Grade 11

Repurposed Art Awards

1st Place: Eliana Bonner, Grade 10

2nd Place: Isaac Nashelsky, Grade K

3rd Place: Ray Karpicky, Grade 11

Grades K-2

1st Place: Cairo Rodriguez, Grade K

2nd Place: Penélope Buckalew, Grade 1

3rd Place: Clyde Clabaugh, Grade 1

Grades 3-5

1st Place: Eliza Crowell, Grade 3

2nd Place: Audrey Megos, Grade 3

3rd Place: Finley Panzer, Grade 4

Grades 6-8

1st Place: Elena Shugars, Grade 6

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Mina Frantz, Grade 9

2nd Place: Bella DiCampli, Grade 11

3rd Place: Riley Acevado, Grade 11

For more information about the Adams County Arts Council and its upcoming events and programs, please visit www.adamsarts.org.

Contact: Kylie Stone, Development & Marketing Director, Adams County Arts Council 125 S Washington St. Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone: (717) 334-5006 Email: development @adamsarts.org.