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Century High student Amaya Harding wins statewide recycling-sculpture contest; piece to be displayed in Sykesville

Sykesville Town Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Amaya Harding, a Century High School junior, won the grand prize in a statewide 'rethink recycling' sculpture contest; the town will display her Styrofoam-and-lights sculpture at the visitor center/post office.

Amaya Harding, a junior at Century High School, described the recycled-material sculpture that won the statewide "rethink recycling" grand prize in 2025. Harding said the piece uses Styrofoam, nonworking Christmas lights and spoons for the floral elements.

Council members praised the work and confirmed the sculpture will be displayed at the visitor center/post office on Oklahoma Avenue during normal business hours. The town said the piece may remain there indefinitely with Amaya’s permission.

The award was part of a statewide program; council encouraged residents to view the piece before leaving the building.