2026 Photo Contest Winners

This year's Stewardship Week theme was "Soil. Where it all Begins." This theme celebrates the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet. Soil does a lot more than grow plants. It holds water, cycles nutrients, and provides homes for billions of living organisms that help keep nature in balance. It keeps roots in place, helps prevent flooding, and supports wildlife and people alike. The trees in our neighborhoods, the food on our tables, and the natural places we love all depend on healthy soils. When we take care of soil, we are taking care of everything it supports. That is why soil is where it all begins.

1st Place (left) - McKinley Arthur-Banning (Pendleton High School)
2nd Place (middle) - Cooper Lindley (Pendleton High School)
3rd Place (right) - Tillman Davis (Pendleton High School)