#BermudaIsWorthProtecting Art Contest
Show why you know #BermudaIsWorthProtecting! Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP), Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), and Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) are excited to announce winners this digital art contest to showcase our island’s ocean spaces and inhabitants.
WINNERS:
FAITH LOOBY
Age 6-10 Category
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#BermudaIsWorthProtecting... "So sea life can flourish."
SIENA WALTERS
Age 11-14 Category
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"Bermuda is a beautiful place and I love the ocean. I love playing with my friends in the sea, sailing, and snorkeling. The underwater world is so colourful, diverse, and fascinating. There are so many beautiful species of plants, coral and fish and it is important that we learn about them and protect them. Humans are ruining the planet and we must all urgently start taking care of the world around us."
MARK LEWIS
Age 15-17 Category
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"I go lobster diving and fishing all the time and being out on the water all that time makes me believe that our ocean is worth protecting"
ISAIAH HAYWARD
Age 18+ Amateur Artist Category
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"I know Bermuda's oceans are worth protecting as they are home for a lot of amazing wildlife and even some that can only be found here on island. Protecting the oceans means that the wildlife can continue to thrive and also allows us to enjoy what the oceans have to offer.
The oceans are basically everything that makes up Bermuda so without them Bermuda loses a lot of its charm and beauty."
MICHAELA ANTIONETTE
Age 18+ Professional Artist Category
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"Bermuda is world renowned for clear blue waters and blue skies. Our coral reefs protect the Island and our waters are teeming with rich and diverse sea life.
Bermuda's ocean provides climate regulation, food, jobs, tourism/economy, leisure and lifestyle. Island life wouldn't exist without our ocean.
It is a major part of our daily lives. Bermuda's future depends on the health of our oceans and preserving and protecting it is of paramount importance for us and for future generations."
Submissions are now closed. Thank you for your participation!
Guidelines:
Submissions are welcome in the form of photography, illustrations, digital art, videos, animations, high-resolution scans of drawings or paintings, or high-resolution photographs of three-dimensional artwork (such as collages or sculptures). Entries must depict some part of Bermuda’s coast or ocean. This could include your favourite coastal or ocean areas, animals, plants, or memories!
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Art does not need to depict specific species but if you do choose to draw a recognisable animal or plant, please be sure it is local to Bermuda. Follow these links to learn more about local species and habitats.​​
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All submissions will receive a swag bag, and a top prize will be selected within each age category.
Prizes will be given in the following age categories: 6-10, 11-14, 15-17, and 18+. The people's choice award was previously intended to have voting take place at World Oceans Day open house on June 3, 2023 at Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. The event was cancelled due to weather. In its place, judges selected numerous Honourable Mentions to highlight additional excellent entries. View honourable mentions on our Facebook and Instagram at @BermudaOceanProsperity.
Top prizes per age-based category:
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6-10 years old: 4 tickets to BZS or BUEI
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11-14 years old: 4 tickets to BZS or BUEI
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15-17 years old: GoPro HERO11 Black Mini
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18+ years old: GoPro HERO11 Black Mini
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Including amateur & professional categories
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Entries must be uploaded by 5 pm Atlantic on May 31, 2023. This contest is open to residents of Bermuda aged 6 years and older. A parent or guardian must approve and sign this Entry Form if you are under 18 years old. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on our social media platforms on World Oceans Day (June 8).
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Entries must depict some part of Bermuda’s coast or ocean. This could include your favourite coastal or ocean areas, animals, plants, or memories! Art does not need to depict specific species but if you do choose to draw a recognisable animal or plant, please be sure it is local to Bermuda. Follow these links to learn more about local species and habitats.
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Artwork must be your own original work. Submissions are welcome in the form of photography, illustrations, digital art, high-resolution scans of drawings or paintings, or high-resolution photographs of three-dimensional artwork (such as collages or sculptures). You will be asked to provide a few sentences on why you know Bermuda's ocean is worth protecting.
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