• Free contest for students age 11 or older.

• Inspires students around the world to learn about environmental issues though art and creative communication.

• Students can participate either individually or as a group of any size.

• Offers multiple art categories including Photography.

• Can submit one entry per category.

• The entry period is from September until June of following year.

• The 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest theme is "Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects and Inspires Us".

Useful Links:

• Contest Overview

• How To Enter

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Contest Resources

Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026