09/09/2026
Local Youth Development Office- Boac MACEC YOUTH BOAC CHAPTER
TRASH-TO-ART CONTEST
Mechanics and Guidelines
I. Contest Objective
The Trash-to-Art Contest aims to encourage creativity and environmental responsibility by transforming discarded, reusable, and recyclable materials into meaningful works of art. It seeks to promote proper waste management, reduce waste generation, and demonstrate that materials commonly considered “trash” can still have value and purpose.
II. Theme
“From Waste to Wonder: Turning Trash into Creative Treasures”
Participants are encouraged to create an artwork that communicates a clear message about environmental protection, recycling, waste reduction, and responsible stewardship of creation.
III. Eligibility
The contest is open to all youth and youth organizations from the 61 barangays in the Municipality of Boac.
Participants may join individually or as a team .
Each participant/team may submit one (1) entry only.
Participants must register on or before September 11.
Each team shall designate one representative who will be responsible for submitting the entry and communicating with the organizers.
IV. Registration
All participants must complete the official Registration Form before the registration deadline.
Registration may be done through:
Messaging this page, MACEC Youth Boac
The following information must be provided during registration:
Name of participant or team
Names of all team members, if applicable
Name and contact information of the team representative
School/organization/community, if applicable
Proposed title or concept of the artwork
Registration is free of charge, unless otherwise stated by the organizers.
Registration will be considered official only after the completed registration form has been received and confirmed by the organizers.
Changes to the registered team members or representative must be reported to the organizers before the submission deadline.
Only officially registered participants/teams will be eligible for judging.
V. Contest Mechanics
Participants shall create an original artwork using discarded, reusable, or recyclable materials.
At least 70% of the artwork must be made from waste or recyclable materials.
Acceptable materials may include:
•Used paper, cardboard, and newspapers
•Plastic bottles, containers, and packaging
•Tin cans and other clean metal materials
•Bottle caps
•Used fabric, clothing, or textile scraps
•Egg trays and cartons
•Used wood or bamboo materials
•Other safe and appropriate discarded materials
•Materials must be clean, dry, and safe to handle.
Participants may use limited supplementary materials such as glue, string, paint, wire, or other materials necessary to assemble or enhance the artwork.
The artwork must be original and created specifically for the contest.
Commercially manufactured decorative items should not constitute a major part of the artwork.
Each entry must have:
Title of the Artwork
Names of Participant/s
Brief Description/Environmental Message
List of Major Recycled Materials Used
VI. Submission of Entries
Completed artworks must be submitted on or before September 14,2026 at 8:00 AM.
Participants must submit the following:
Completed artwork
Entry/registration number, if applicable
Artwork title
Brief description of the artwork and its environmental message
List of major recycled/discarded materials used
The artwork must be accompanied by a short concept statement of not more than 200 words explaining its inspiration, materials, and environmental message.
Participants may be required to submit two (2) to three (3) photographs of the artwork during the creation process to help verify that the entry was made specifically for the contest.
Late submissions may not be accepted and may be disqualified unless an extension is officially announced by the organizers.
All entries must be displayed at the designated venue during the judging period.
Participants are responsible for the safe delivery, setup, and removal of their artwork unless otherwise arranged by the organizers.
Submitted artworks shall remain at the designated venue after which participants may retrieve them.
Unclaimed artworks after the specified retrieval period may be disposed of or retained by the organizers, subject to prior notice to participants.
VII. Size and Presentation
The artwork must be stable and suitable for public display.
Participants are responsible for ensuring that their artwork can be safely transported and displayed.
Artwork containing sharp, hazardous, toxic, flammable, or otherwise dangerous materials will be disqualified.
VIII. Judging Criteria
Criteria
Percentage
Creativity and Originality – uniqueness of concept and artistic expression
30%
Environmental Message – relevance and effectiveness of the message about environmental protection and waste management
25%
Craftsmanship and Quality – neatness, durability, details, and overall ex*****on
20%
Use of Recycled/Discarded Materials – effective and creative transformation of waste materials
15%
Presentation and Explanation – clarity of the artwork's concept, materials, and environmental message
10%
TOTAL: 100%
IX. Judging and Selection of Winners
The decision of the Board of Judges shall be final and irrevocable.
Judges shall evaluate each entry based on the official criteria.
In case of a tie, Creativity and Originality shall serve as the first tie-breaker, followed by Environmental Message.
Winners shall be announced at the same day of judging.
X. Awards
- Grand Winner – 5,000 pesos
- - 1st Runner-Up – 3, 000 pesos
- 2nd Runner-Up – 2, 000 pesos
Certificate for Special Awards
Best in Creativity
Best Environmental Message
Best Use of Recyclable Materials
XI. General Guidelines
Participants must observe proper waste segregation and responsible sourcing of materials.
Materials should not be taken from areas where they may cause damage to property, public facilities, or the environment.
Participants must not use hazardous, toxic, contaminated, or stolen materials.
The use of copyrighted characters, logos, or designs without permission should be avoided.
Entries that contain offensive, discriminatory, political, or inappropriate content may be disqualified.
Participants must maintain cleanliness and order during the preparation and display of their artwork.
By submitting an entry, participants agree to abide by all contest rules and regulations.
The organizers reserve the right to amend the mechanics when necessary, provided that participants are properly informed.
For any inquiries about the contest , please send a personal message to:
•MACEC Youth Boac Page
•Cris Thelle
•Clark Justine Jalac
•Elisandra Mawac
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