Danilo Macias, of Anaheim, took the challenge to heart when he created his award-winning Eco Challenge poster. Danilo’s vision for Orange County’s future includes a super high-tech cleaning ray circling the earth’s atmosphere, as well as more familiar features such as solar power and wildlife-friendly habitat. Danilo’s depiction of Orange County 125 years from now won him the honor of serving as Honorary Bat Kid representing the Fourth District at the Angels game last Friday night.

He and four other contest winners donned their Angel uniforms, starred in a pre-game recognition ceremony on the field and enjoyed viewing the game from a suite at Angel Stadium. Supervisor Nelson’s Chief of Staff, Denis Bilodeau, joined Danilo on the field before the game.

The County of Orange and Angels Baseball together presented the 2014 Eco Challenge poster contest. This year’s contestants used their imagination to create artwork demonstrating what the next 125 years would look like if we took the Eco Challenge and worked toward a sustainable future. The theme was inspired by the County’s 125th anniversary.