Cambridge City Council has unveiled the three winners of its recent junior school poster competition on the theme of ‘What clean air means to me’.
The competition was organised to raise awareness of the importance of clean air, and to promote the council’s work monitoring air quality.
Local children aged 9 to 11 were invited through their schools to design a poster which reflects the theme ‘What clean air means to me’.
The three winners are being announced today (Thursday 18 June 2026) as the council marks Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest air pollution campaign, which the council supports annually.
Congratulations to the three winners who are (in no particular order):
- Ruby, Year 5, Morley Memorial Primary School
- Leon, Year 4, King’s Hedges Educational Federation
- Liz, Year 6, Cherry Hinton Primary School
Winner 1: Ruby, Year 5, Morley Memorial Primary School
Winner 2: Leon, Year 4, King's Hedges Educational Federation
Winner 3: Liz, Year 6, Cherry Hinton Primary School
The three posters will be displayed on air-quality monitors around the city and used in other promotional materials about the importance of clean air and improving air quality.
Each winner will receive a £25 token for art and craft supplies, and the chance to come and see their winning poster on the cabinet.
Other commended entries can be viewed on our Clean air poster competition webpage.
Cllr Rosy Moore, Cambridge City Council Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Environment said: “Clean air isn’t something we can take for granted, which is why it’s vital we keep air quality front of mind and make it part of everyday conversation in our communities. It’s fantastic to see local school children engaging in this topic and raising awareness. Thank you to everyone who took part in our competition, all of the posters entered were excellent and clearly showed that the young children really understand the importance of clean air for all. I would encourage everyone to look out for the new posters and congratulations to our three wonderful winners!”
Air quality in Cambridge
Air quality is improving in Cambridge, but it is widely accepted that there is no safe level of air pollution.
The Greater Cambridge Air Quality Strategy [PDF, 0.7MB] outlines the council’s commitment with partners to improving air quality and delivering the health benefits this offers.
Monitoring air quality is an important part of this – and the council has been doing this since 2003.
Read more about air quality in Cambridge.
