The City of Hayward City Council proudly recognized local student artists and writers during the 43rd Annual Earth Day Poster & Writing Contest Awards Ceremony held on April 21, 2026, at City Hall. The annual contest invites Hayward students in grades K–12 to creatively express their thoughts on Earth Day and environmental stewardship through artwork, essays, and poetry. Hayward students showcased their creativity and commitment to protecting the environment through thoughtful messages and colorful artwork. This year’s submissions explored important environmental themes including water and energy conservation, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, recycling and composting, litter prevention, and environmental justice. Winning entries demonstrated both artistic talent and a strong understanding of sustainability and community responsibility.
This year’s winners include:
Poster Winners
- Aiden Bradshaw – Stonebrae Elementary School
- Ariel Li – California Crosspoint Academy
- Christopher Shiu – Guy Emanuele Elementary School
- Ricardo Delgado – Longwood Elementary School
- Isabella Linares – East Avenue Elementary School
- Angela Le – Yueming Art Studio
- Selena Peugnet – Burbank Elementary School
- Giovanni Wilson – East Avenue Elementary School
- Denisse Barajas – Impact Academy
- Madelyn Romo – Moreau Catholic High School
Writing Winners
- Anya Abraham – Southgate Elementary School
- Isabella Lucero – Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori School
- Shreya Abraham – California Crosspoint Academy
- Eliza Lee – Stonebrae Elementary School
- Caleb Wong – California Crosspoint Academy
- Lilly Hoang – Martin Luther King Middle School
- Camila Garcia – Cherryland Elementary School
- Tiberius Reip – California Crosspoint Academy
- Shaurya Gupta – Moreau Catholic High School
The City of Hayward extends its thanks to all students who participated in this year’s contest and shared their creativity, passion, and commitment to protecting the environment. Special recognition goes to the dedicated teachers and school staff who encouraged and supported students throughout the process, helping inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. The City also thanks families and community members for supporting environmental education and youth engagement. We look forward to seeing even more inspiring entries in next year’s Earth Day Poster & Writing Contest.
