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HISTORY OF SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Don’t mess with Texas has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986 and has awarded dozens of student scholarships since its conception.The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have spearheaded environmental efforts to keep their state clean.
In 2024, two students were awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships. Judges selected the winners based on the students’ proven results in leading projects or efforts focused on educating communities about the importance of our anti-litter message in the Lone Star State.
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HISTORY OF SUPPORTING EDUCATION
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Grand Prize Winner:
Niva Maskey
Niva Maskey won the contest for her exceptional commitment to environmental conservation. She founded and led the Green Team at her school, established recycling programs, and actively participated in the Adopt-A-Street program. Through these collective efforts, Niva picked up over 100 pounds of trash in three years.
Her leadership extended to neighborhood clean-ups and raising environmental awareness. Niva’s proactive initiatives and dedication to eco-friendly practices significantly impacted community beautification and litter prevention.
Niva plans to study Biology at Southwestern University.
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Grand Prize Winner:
Carson Wood
Carson Wood earned the top prize for his remarkable contributions to environmental conservation and community beautification. He organized cleanups after Whitharral football games, spearheaded annual trash collections on HWY 385, and took part in various city projects.
Carson's leadership in Hockley County 4-H and the Keep Levelland Beautiful campaign, along with his creative engagement of peers in these initiatives, showcased his dedication to maintaining a clean and beautiful community.
Carson was planning to attend South Plains College and study Agricultural Business.