2016 Contest Awards
May 27, 2016The 2016 Ocean Awareness Student Contest is coming to a close in just a few weeks: the deadline to submit is June 13th, midnight EST! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make art that makes a difference…
…oh yeah – and did we mention these amazing awards?
Prizes will be awarded in each of the four categories at both middle school and high school levels.
And that’s not all! In addition to the awards listed above, there are a few additional prizes thanks to some of our amazing Partners.
From the Bow Seat Advocacy Prize
Because the contest is meant to inspire the next generation of ocean advocates, we are offering one prize in each age division that demonstrates a powerful, moving, engaging, and original voice of ocean advocacy. The Middle School and High School winner will each receive a $250 cash prize, and an equal amount will be donated to an organization of their choice in their name.
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Prize
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy wishes to award one cash prize of $250 to a high school winner who effectively combines the contest theme and the vision of the Conservancy, which is to increase knowledge of Atlantic white sharks and change public perception to conserve the species and ensure biologically diverse marine ecosystems.
The Plastic Pollution Coalition Prizes
The Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) is a global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals, the ocean, and the environment. The PPC will award prizes to six submissions that best exemplify the PPC mission. Submissions will be judged on originality, aesthetics, message, and functionality. The winner(s) will receive the following:
- High School Winners
First place: PPC bottle, PPC cup, PPC straw in PPC canvas bag
Second place: PPC bottle and PPC canvas bag
Third place: PPC bottle and PPC straw - Middle School Winners
First: PPC bottle, PPC straw in red Chico bag
Second: PPC bottle and straw
Third: PPC bottle
But wait… there’s more! We also grant $750 Sponsor Recognition Awards to student-nominated Sponsors. Tell us why your teacher or mentor deserves an Award by filling out this online form.
Remember: there is no fee to enter the Contest, and you can submit your work easily online here. We can’t wait to see what you come up with. Good luck, and happy making!
Artwork by Mary Dvorsky, 2015 Honorable Mention in Art (High School)