Bow Seat 2019 Ocean Awareness Student Contest for students worldwide.

September 5, 2018

Submission Deadline: June 17, 2019, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET).

2019 Theme: Presence of Future : A CREATIVE CHALLENGE FOR TEENS WORLDWIDE

Create a piece about a coastal/marine species, place, or system in 2019 that will be threatened, altered, or lost due to climate change.

From organism to ecosystem, what are the impacts of climate change on our ocean? What do you want future generations to know about marine life in 2019? What can you create that will raise awareness now for your chosen subject?

Submissions are accepted in:

Visual Art
Poetry
Prose
Film
Music

Who May Enter

Students from around the world are invited to participate in the Ocean Awareness Contest.

Enter the division based on your age at the time of entry:

Junior Division: Age 11-14
Senior Division: Age 15-18

All students must also provide the contact information for an adult sponsor (teacher, parent, mentor, etc.). Students may participate as individuals or a group of any size.

Benefits:

Gain knowledge about a critical issue facing your generation
Build your portfolio and make art in your preferred medium, or practice a new one!
Develop skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness
Join a global community of young people that care about our ocean
Earn scholarships of up to $1,500

Awards

Awards will be given in each of the categories at both the Junior and Senior divisions:

	Junior Division	Senior Division
Gold Award	$1,000	$1,500
Silver Award	$750	$1,000
Bronze Award	$250	$500
Honorable Mention	$100	$250

How to Enter

Step 1: Review & Research

Step 2: Create

CHOOSE A CATEGORY

Please review all submission requirements carefully. Students may submit one entry per category, meaning that you may enter up to five pieces, one in each category. If you submit more than one entry in a category (for example, two poems), those additional entries will not be counted or judged.

WRITE YOUR REFLECTION

A written reflection is required to accompany your submission, regardless of category. The reflection helps judges understand more about you, your work, and the issue you are addressing. It is like the introduction to a book or an artist’s statement in a museum. The judges will not lower your score for a poorly written reflection, but writing a thoughtful and personal reflection will certainly help the judges understand you and your work better, and you will likely do better in the Contest!

Reflection Requirements: