The USDA Forest Service brought Amanda her family to Washington, D.C. for Earth Day, as her grand prize. Amanda received an award from the Chief of the Forest Service, and letters of congratulation from the National Association of State Foresters and the Garden Clubs in a reception in Forest Service Offices. She and her younger brother Tommy appeared on stage with Bill Nye, The Science Guy and Woodsy Owl in the televised Earth Day Rally in D.C. They also had their pictures taken with Vice President Gore.

Vice President Al Gore congratulates Amanda Cunningham, Grand Prize Poster Contest Winner and her brother Tommy Cunningham, First Place: First Grade Winner at the National Earth Day Rally, April 22, 2000.

Judges liked Amanda's poster because it communicated Woodsy's "Lend a Hand, Care for the Land" message, it showed kids how to do that, and it emphasized that conservation is equally important in city and rural environments - places where both the Forest Service and State Foresters work. Its not too early to begin planning your poster for next year... and you might win a trip to Washington, D.C. like Amanda!