Wilson Avenue School wins IBID’s throwback virtual Anti-Litter Poster Contest

Wilson Avenue School earned the most votes to win the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Throwback Virtual Anti-Litter Poster Contest.  The other finalists were Ann Street, Hawkins Street and Oliver Street Schools. Wilson Avenue School will receive a commemorative trophy; the remaining finalists, commemorative plaques, courtesy of the IBID. More than 300 votes were cast online and through social media. Lafayette Street School, the only Ironbound school to complete and submit a new concept before the pandemic shutdown, will also be recognized for its efforts.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,  IBID decided to present the 2020 contest virtually to determine the Best of the Best from all of the previous year’s winning posters. One lucky winner who voted will receive a $100 Ironbound Dining Gift Certificate for their participation.

“Wilson Avenue School’s concept was originally submitted in 2010 and is just as relevant today as it was then,” noted Seth A. Grossman, the IBID’s Executive Director.

The IBID will be printing thousands of postcards featuring Wilson Avenue School’s winning artwork plus the City of Newark’s 2020 Trash, Bulk & Recycling Schedule for distribution throughout the Ironbound District.

IBID President Manny Lopes,  says the pandemic has negatively impacted the community, but the Ironbound will continue to be recognized as a great place to live, to open a business and to enjoy shopping and dining in local stores and restaurants. “