PROJECT AWARE ANNOUNCE INTERNATIONAL ART CONTEST
Added to website: 11 March 2008
As part of this year’s International Year of the Reef 2008 activities, Project AWARE Foundation is calling all children around the globe to grab their paint brushes and crayons to celebrate our amazing coral reef ecosystems by participating in the AWARE Kids International Year of the Reef art contest under the theme “Celebrate the Reef – Every Act Counts”. The contest is open to all children ages 3 to 12 years old and all entries must be posted 30th September and reach Project AWARE by 2nd October 2008.
Coral reefs are under threat. For the first time in history, the IUCN (World Conservation Union) Red List of Threatened Species includes corals in its annual report of wildlife going extinct. More than half the world’s coral reefs could die in less than 25 years. And healthy reefs are tremendously valuable to thriving ecosystems, human health and global economies.
“Today’s children and young adults are environmentally conscious and eager to get involved in protecting the aquatic ecosystems” said Suzanne Pleydell, Project AWARE Foundation (International) Director. “ One way to make sure that what we do today will be beneficial for our children tomorrow is to get them involved in environmental activities and educate them to protect our environment. The AWARE Kids programme and the AWARE Kids International Year of the Reef Art Contest offer a unique opportunity for children and their parents to get involved in fun and educational activities which can make a difference”.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Use a regular notebook-sized, blank piece of paper (8 1/2 x 11” or A4 maximum size) to draw an underwater scene. Use as much of the paper as possible and remember to tell Project AWARE what we can do to protect coral reefs.
- Add children’s name, age and address on the reverse of the artwork. Mail just one entry per AWARE Kid to the Project AWARE office nearest you, using the contact information found on our Contact Us page.
- Send your entry before 2nd October 2008 to your local Project AWARE office
One first prize winner and two runners up will be chosen from each global region and age group – 3 to 5 yrs, 6 to 8yrs and 9 to 12yrs. Selected winners will receive a special Coral Reef Ambassador Plaque along with a certificate and other prizes and recognition globally.
Winning prizes include a Sealife Reefmaster Camera courtesy of Cameras Underwater Ltd, a 5 day dive pack for 2 (qualified divers) and 2 Bubblemaker /Discover Scuba Diver (non-divers over 8) (Terms and Conditions apply) courtesy of Red Sea Diving College.
Lesson plans, games and activities on coral reefs and their importance to our ecosystem can be found in the AWARE Kids Teachers Guide, DVD and AWARE Kids activity book. For more information contact your local Project AWARE office or visit www.projectaware.org/kids
