Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest 2025

The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest is a global art- and writing-based competition for youth to explore environmental issues and their relationship to nature. Participants create art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia works reflecting a personal connection to nature. The contest distributes cash prizes across several award levels and is open to individuals or groups of students aged 11-18 worldwide.

Cash prizes for multiple award levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Pearl, and honorable mentions).

Open to students ages 11-18 enrolled in middle or high school worldwide (or the homeschool equivalent).

Submit entries online by the deadline through the provided entry platform; follow the entry instructions for your division.