The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Adopt-a-Highway art contest is open for submissions. Students between the ages of 5 and 18 who submit original artwork promoting litter-free roads can win $100 gift cards and have their art featured at KYTC headquarters.

The theme is Adopt-a-Highway: Keep Kentucky Clean and Green.

Students enrolled in Kentucky public, private or home schools can enter. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 28.

The entry form, evaluation criteria and other information are available on the program website.

“The poster contest is a great way to encourage young Kentuckians to take pride in our state while encouraging everyone to do their part to keep Kentucky beautiful,” Gov. Andy Beshear said.

The contest is divided into four age groups: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18.

Winners of each age division earn a $100 gift card, while second- and third-place finishers receive a $50 gift card. Additionally, first- through third-place winners in all age groups will have their artwork featured on social media, and prints will be displayed in the Transportation Cabinet’s Conference Center in Frankfort.

KYTC has held the contest for over 20 years to increase environmental awareness among children. Last year, nearly 300 students submitted artwork.

“The art contest is a time-honored way to show the creativity and skills of our youth while driving a serious message we can all get behind: Keep Kentucky Clean and Green,” KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said.

For additional information visit transportation.ky.gov/AdoptaHighway.