The winners of the "Going Green in the Blackstone Valley" poster contest were announced at a ceremony at Alternatives' Whitin Mill. The competition had challenged Valley middle school students to create a poster that spoke to environmental concerns and awareness throughout the Blackstone Valley.

It was sponsored by Alternatives and ValleyCAST. Eleven posters were chosen as finalists and were displayed at Alternatives' during the month of April. From the finalists' posters, judges selected first, second and third place winners and the public viewing the exhibition chose a "People's Choice" award. First place prize of $150 was awarded to Lena Dufresne and Samantha Ellis from Assumption School. The Second place prize of $100 was awarded to Adam Cunninghan of Assumption School. The Third place prize of $75 was awarded to Anthony Murphy, Jenny Bombard and Zachary Papazian of Northbridge Middle School. The People's Choice Award, and the prize of $200, was awarded to Lena Dufresne and Samantha Ellis of Assumption School. All prize money was awarded directly to the schools. Each participating student who worked on the 11 finalist posters received a $50 US Savings Bond.

In announcing the winners, Dennis Rice, executive director of Alternatives said "As part of our taking a leadership role in the environmental concerns in the Valley, we want to get young people thinking about the future. This was our third year hosting the poster contest and we plan to continue this annual event, collaborating with more schools each year."