 The
contest was adjudged on Dec 6th, 2005 by a panel of judges comprising
of Herschell Turner (Past County Commissioner &
Artist), George Bayard (Artist & owner of Bayard
Gallery of Fine African Art), Maranda (WOOD TV8),
Allyn Guerra (Print/Graphic Designer & conducts
public art displays), and David Du (Artist &
Faculty member of Kendall College of Art). Not seen in the picture
are Eva Martinez (Artist & Professor at Grandville
Avenue Academy of Art). and William Alexander of Grand Rapids Art
Museum was also present at the judging event. |
 $100.00
Grand Prize Winner: Jelani Butcher, Related to: Lynn
Butcher, Health
|
| Winners of the 14-17 age category |
|
Related to Employee |
| 1st Prize $50 – Nick Westgate |
Constance Westgate, Public Works |
| 2nd Prize $25 – Pierre Babbit |
Hilda Babbit, Equalization |
| 3rd Prize $10 – Justin Mueller |
Nadine Schut, Prosecutor’s Office |
|
| Winners of the 10-13 age category |
|
Related to Employee |
| 1st Prize $50 – Ryan Cox |
Betsy Verburg, H.R. |
| 2nd Prize $25 – Taylor Moore |
Aggie Moore, Equalization |
| 3rd Prize $10 – Alexis Bowen |
Susan Bowen, Friend of the Court |
|
| Winners of the 6-9 age category |
|
Related to Employee |
| 1st Prize $50 – Lauren Alexis Anderson |
Michelle Anderson, Health |
| 2nd Prize $25 – Brianna Neeb |
Karen Neeb, Purchasing |
| 3rd Prize $10 – Meg Wisinski |
Mary Wisinski, Health |
|
 Finalists
from all three age categories vying for the Grand Prize! |
 The
contest was received with enthusiasm, and there was overwhelming participation
from employees encompassing many County departments. |
 The
total number of posters received was approximately 60. A special thank
you to all County employees who encouraged their family members to
participate! |
 Several
prizes will be awarded to the winners and all participants at a ceremony
commemorating Cultural Insight Council’s 5th anniversary in
February 2006. |
 The
Poster Contest Committee consisted of Sangeeta Ghosh (Administrator’s
Office), Tom Carnegie (Human Resources), Raji Daniel (Fiscal Services),
Juan Saldivar (IT), Lorraine Hopson (DPW), Mike Loxterman (IT), and
Kate Adams (Register of Deeds). Many other members of the Cultural
Insight Council contributed to the success of this event. |
 Standing
from right to left, Daryl J. Delabbio, Sangeeta Ghosh, Wayman Britt,
Tom Carnegie, Juan Saldivar, and Aggie Moore
Sitting from right to left, Allyn Guerra, David Du, Herschell Turner,
Maranda, George Bayard (other judge not pictured - Eva Martinez). |
The
contest was adjudged on Dec 6th, 2005 by a panel of judges comprising
of Herschell Turner (Past County Commissioner &
Artist), George Bayard (Artist & owner of Bayard
Gallery of Fine African Art), Maranda (WOOD TV8),
Allyn Guerra (Print/Graphic Designer & conducts
public art displays), and David Du (Artist &
Faculty member of Kendall College of Art). Not seen in the picture
are Eva Martinez (Artist & Professor at Grandville
Avenue Academy of Art). and William Alexander of Grand Rapids Art
Museum was also present at the judging event. 
$100.00
Grand Prize Winner: Jelani Butcher, Related to: Lynn
Butcher, Health
Finalists
from all three age categories vying for the Grand Prize!
The
contest was received with enthusiasm, and there was overwhelming participation
from employees encompassing many County departments.
The
total number of posters received was approximately 60. A special thank
you to all County employees who encouraged their family members to
participate!
Several
prizes will be awarded to the winners and all participants at a ceremony
commemorating Cultural Insight Council’s 5th anniversary in
February 2006. 
The
Poster Contest Committee consisted of Sangeeta Ghosh (Administrator’s
Office), Tom Carnegie (Human Resources), Raji Daniel (Fiscal Services),
Juan Saldivar (IT), Lorraine Hopson (DPW), Mike Loxterman (IT), and
Kate Adams (Register of Deeds). Many other members of the Cultural
Insight Council contributed to the success of this event.
Standing
from right to left, Daryl J. Delabbio, Sangeeta Ghosh, Wayman Britt,
Tom Carnegie, Juan Saldivar, and Aggie Moore
