The 12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art and creative communication, explore their relationship with a changing world, and become advocates for positive change. The 2023 Ocean Awareness Contest – Climate Heroes in Action – encourages students to learn about climate change and solutions to the climate crisis. Bow Seat wants to celebrate the work of countless everyday heroes who are fighting to make the world more habitable and just in the face of human-induced climate change. These heroes are leading with determination, resolve, and even joy to create a better world for all.
Climate change impacts the oceans in a variety of ways: extreme weather events, unprecedented coral bleaching, and rising sea levels, to name a few. Because the oceans play a critical role in regulating our climate and act as a buffer to protect us from global warming, the health of our oceans is linked to human health, whether you live on the coast or hundreds of kilometers inland.
VALUE
- Cash prizes up to US$1,500
- The opportunity to gain knowledge about climate change and its relationship to and impact on the ocean.
- The opportunity to develop skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity, and environmental advocacy.
- The opportunity to build a portfolio and create art in your preferred medium, or to try a new one!
- The opportunity to showcase talent worldwide through art exhibitions, publications, social media campaigns, and scholarships.
- Networking opportunity with the Bow Seat global community of nearly 30,000 young people who care about the ocean, environmental justice, and climate action.
- To be eligible for special opportunities, such as the Blue Future Youth Council.
- The likely opportunity to work as interns at Bow Seat and judges for the competition.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a student in elementary or high school.
- The junior division is made up of students aged 11 to 14.
- The senior division consists of students aged 15 to 18.
- The competition is open to students worldwide.
DEADLINE: June 14, 2023
To register and for more information go here
