Hampton Lumber is inviting high school students to help shape the look of its products once again with the return of the Lumber Wrap Design Competition, according to a recent news release from the company, which has mills in Randle and Morton.
Schools located in communities surrounding Hampton’s U.S. milling operations have the opportunity to participate in the competition and see their work travel across the U.S. and the world.
After the first contest in 2022 — the winning artwork now appears on lumber leaving Hampton’s U.S. sawmills — the 2026 competition expands the creative spotlight to more schools in Oregon and Washington, as well as communities near Fairfax, South Carolina, the future home of Hampton’s first East Coast sawmill, the release stated.
“At Hampton, investing in community and the arts is part of who we are,” said Kristin Rasmussen, director of public affairs and communications at Hampton Lumber. “This competition lets students apply their creativity to a real-world project — experience that builds confidence and skills while celebrating the places we call home.”
Hampton’s design themes invite students to celebrate wood building materials, the benefits of local working forests and the character of their communities. Winning schools receive $15,000 to support art and career and technical education programs, with honorable mentions receiving $1,000.
As finished lumber featuring winning designs moves to domestic and international markets, each bundle carries a piece of the place it came from, according to the release. Learn more at hamptonlumber.com.
