Four Students from NKY Place High in Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest

Olivia Flener was 1st place in her age group.

Artwork by Olivia Flener, 1st place in the 12-14 age category.

(Frankfort, Ky.) – Four students from northern Kentucky schools have been announced as winners of the 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest.

Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday the first, second, and third-place finishers in the art contest that promotes a clean environment.

Local winners include:

• Josslyn Heringer, 2nd place (9-11 age category), Camp Ernst Middle School, Boone County
• Camren Tolliver, 2nd place (9-11 age category), Camp Ernst Middle School, Boone County
• Olivia Flener, 1st place (12-14 age category), Camp Ernst Middle School, Boone County
• Wynnie Serra, 2nd place (15-18 age category), St. Henry District High School, Kenton County

This year, there were over 300 entries across the state, with participants ranging in age from 5 to 17.

“Congratulations to all the top finishers in the 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest,” said Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray. “They not only have produced some impressive artwork. They also have done a public service by promoting the message that a ‘Litter free Kentucky’ and cleaner highways is a responsibility we all share.”

The top finishers in each of the four age divisions will receive a $100 gift card, while the second and third-place finishers will each receive a $50 gift card.

The top three finishers in each division will have their artwork framed and displayed at the Transportation Cabinet Office Building in Frankfort.

See all the top finishers artwork at 2021-2022 Art Contest Winners | KYTC.