The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division has selected Iris Niang, a student at Berean Baptist Academy as the winner for the Solid Waste Mascot Contest.
Niang's concept and design, “Spiffy” is described as a mascot that “carries a strong, dedicated attitude and charm wherever he goes, taking his trusty recycling bin with him on the way to keep the city’s streets clean.”
“We wanted to add another dimension to our Solid Waste Division, and we believe a mascot will help us educate students and all residents in a fun way,” said Daniel Edwards, Assistant Public Services Director in a press release. “Educating residents is our top priority and it is the best way to demonstrate what right looks like, so our team at solid waste can continue to keep our city clean and beautiful.
On Sept. 16, 2024, students K-12 in Cumberland County, including homeschool students, were invited to create and submit their idea of a solid waste mascot. The contest ran through October 25, 2024
Ten finalists were selected out of 42 entries. Rocky Raccoon, created by Bradley Wallace, won second place and Petey, created by Sarah Moshman won third place.
City council and city staff presented Niang with a $500 educational scholarship at the the City Council Meeting on Feb. 10. All finalists were recognized during the meeting and received various prizes.
To view the winning and finalist's mascot designs, visit FayettevilleNC.gov/Mascot.
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