2025 Poster Rubric
Posters will be accepted to the Summit and judged for the contest based on the rubrics below.
Posters will be judged by an expert panel for category prizes, and conference attendees will vote to determine the People's Choice Award.
Poster categories are listed below, however, other topics related to sustainability are welcome. Surprise us.
We look forward to your submissions!
Rubric
Sustainability Research
Undergraduate and Graduate research
- Clear link to sustainability
- Originality and/or creativity
- Poster design is aesthetically pleasing and easy to follow
- Concepts are organized and information is clearly stated
- Content states research question, has thumbnail literature review, sources, methods, findings and conclusion
Green Design
Architectural, landscape, engineering, technology
- Clear link to sustainability
- Originality and/or creativity
- Poster design is aesthetically pleasing and easy to follow
- Inclusion of green design elements
- Potential for practical and scalable impact
Sustainability in Action
Program, policy, environmental justice, advocacy successes
- Clear link to sustainability
- Originality and/or creativity
- Poster design is aesthetically pleasing and easy to follow
- Potential for practical and scalable impact at the community, campus, student or teaching level
Sustainability in Creative Arts & Humanities
Creative writing, dance, music or visual arts
- Clear link to sustainability
- Originality and/or creativity
- Poster design is aesthetically pleasing and easy to follow
- Poster effectively communicates/documents the creative effort
Sustainability Education
Informational posters to raise awareness, advocate for green behaviors, etc.
- Clear link to sustainability
- Originality and/or creativity
- Poster design is aesthetically pleasing and easy to follow
- Poster effectively communicates potential for practical and/or scalable impact