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2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest 6975 Mower Road Phone: 989-777-5930 |
Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Program
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program uses art and science to teach students in grades K through 12 the value of wetlands and the waterfowl that use them. Through educational curriculum, students are exposed to a variety of topics covering waterfowl, habitat and ways to conserve both. By entering the Junior Duck Stamp art contest, students can show off what they've learned visually.
How do I enter the Junior Duck Stamp art contest?
Each year thousands of students across the nation enter the contest. In 2008, 321 students in grades K through 12 participated in Michigan alone! Public schools, private schools and students from home schools were represented. At each state, territory or district competition, 100 winners are chosen with one top winner, called the "Best of Show." The Best of Show's then compete in the national competition which was held at the San Diego Zoo in April, 2008. One image is selected to become the next Federal Junior Duck Stamp.
Entries for the Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest are due by March 15, 2009. Artwork must be of a North American duck, goose or swan. Please download the following information:
- 2009-2010 Junior Duck Stamp Brochure (2,280 KB) - Information and rules
- 2009-2010 Entry Form (62 KB) - Print this, it MUST be attached to the back of all artwork
- Spanish Entry Form (116 KB)
- 2009-2010 Reference Form (64 KB) - Print this, it MUST be included with entries from students in grades 7-12
You may also visit the Federal Duck Stamp website and click on the Junior Duck Stamp link at: http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm
Great awards and prizes for your students
All students who enter receive a personalized certificate and their artwork is returned. The top 100 pieces are kept for displays across the state and returned within one year. Three first place, second place, and third place winners and up to 16 honorable mention winners are awarded in each of the four age categories...that's 100 winners altogether! A special awards ceremony is held each spring at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge for all first through third place winners. Prizes in past years have included cash, gift certificates, art supplies, backpacks and more. In addition, each year several teachers who go "above and beyond" are recognized and given gift certificates for art supplies.
Where can I get a Junior Duck Stamp?
Junior Duck Stamps cost $5 each and can be purchased at many U.S. Post Offices. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps benefit the Junior Duck Stamp Program. To purchase a stamp, contact the U.S. Postal Service at 800-782-6724.
2009 Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Contest
In Michigan, the 2009 Junior Duck Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) at the Shiawassee NWR, is supported through funds and in kind contributions from the USFWS Migratory Bird Office, USFWS Challenge Cost Share Program, Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Ducks Unlimited, and Shiawassee NWR Volunteers.
If you wish to host the travel display, contact Becky Goche, Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator, at 989-759-1669.
2009-2010 Michigan Best of Show Winner
Yi Li , Art Corner, Ann Arbor
2009 Michigan Winners
Group I: Grades K-3
First Place
Megan He, Ann Arbor
Erin Shi, Novi
Jennifer Zhu, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Second Place
Nick Huang, Canton
Angela Wang, Canton
Susanna Wu, NoviThird Place
Jessica Chen, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Abby Deng, Troop 40473, Northville
Jonathan Dong, Art Corner, Ann ArborHonorable Mention
Ayrika Andersen, North Elementary, Birch Run
Heaven Archambeault, Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Grand Rapids
Ruger Bailey, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Jessica Ding, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Kyler Hoholik, Emerald Elementary, Manistique
Haley Jenkins, North Elementary, Birch Run
Timothy Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Konnie Lin, Novi
Jacob Madar, Monarch Academy, Flint
Marchello Morales, Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Grand Rapids
Joseph Pagel, North Elementary, Birch Run
Justin Pegley, North Elementary, Birch Run
Ciera Rodney, Saints Peter and Paul Elementary, Grand Rapids
Kassandra Schwartz, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Kristin Searson, North Elementary, Birch Run
Joshua Voorde, Lake Area Christian School, SturgisGroup II: Grades 4-6
First Place
Monna Dong, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Artemis Eyster, Chelsea
Iris He, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Second Place
Betty Hu, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Natalie Liu, Canton
Irene Qi, Art Corner, Ann ArborThird Place
Olivia Popp, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Susanne Sheng, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Johnny Yang, NoviHonorable Mention
Hunter Bauss, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Patrick Chen, Northville
Welyi Ding, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Rachel Fanning, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Kevin Flynn, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Jaden Horner, Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Grand Rapids
Albert Hu, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Perry Jiang, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Daniel Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Levi Madar, Monarch Academy, Flint
Jan Mecano, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Madeline Ryan, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Rachel Swem, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada
Jessica Zhang, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Shyaoman Zhang, Ann Arbor
Ann Marie Zheng, NorthvilleGroup III: Grades 7-9
First Place
Tianmei Huang, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Wen Ye Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Rujia Zha, Ann Arbor
Second Place
Melissa Wang, Canton
Shirley Wu, Novi
Jayne Xiong, Art Corner, Ann ArborThird Place
Theodore Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Lisa Liu, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Laura Luo, NoviHonorable Mention
Katherine Chen, Canton
Karen Duan, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Harold Eyster, Chelsea
Franky Hang, Canton
Jiaao Hou, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Hope Lu, Canton
Brooke Madar, Monarch Academy, Flint
Sherese Miller, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Angela Wang, Canton
Yemei (Alice) Wang, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Alice Xu, Novi
Wentao Xu, Canton
Hedy Yang, Novi
Louisa Zheng, Novi
Taylor Zheng, Northville
Helen Zhou, CantonGroup IV: Grades 10-12
First Place
Dara Beach, Imlay City High School, Imlay City
Yi Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Mary McLain, Franklin High School, Livonia
Second Place
Irena Liu, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Denise Soulliere, Imlay City High School, Imlay City
Kirsten Warner, Midland High School, MidlandThird Place
Travis Cushaway, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
Anna Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Elizabeth Nemeth, Churchill High School, LivoniaHonorable Mention
Catherine Cieslinski, Midland High School, Midland
Kaitlin Deschaine, Midland High School, Midland
Esther King, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Camerin Levi, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
Zachary Matelic, Forest Hills Central High School, Ada
Mason Scully, Imlay City High School, Imlay City
Sai Pha Shang, Adelante High School, Grand Rapids
Jordan Shelton, Lake Area Christian School, Sturgis
Geovany Silva, Adelante High School, Grand Rapids
Jesus Velez, Adelante High School, Grand Rapids
Devin Verhulst, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
Dawn Wesley, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
Amanda Williamson, Midland High School, Midland
2009 Teacher Awards
For outstanding support of the Junior Duck Stamp Program: Chris Bowen, Carrollton Elementary, Carrollton; Lois Ege, Grand Rapids Public & Parochial School, Grand Rapids; Lisa Gabriel, worked with Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw County; Deborah Helbig, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer; Anne Keller, Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada; and Julee Li, Art Corner, Ann Arbor
Past Best of Show Winners
2008 - 2009, Yi Li, Huron High School, Ann Arbor
2007 - 2008, Samuel Dantuma, Standish-Sterling High School, Standish
2006 - 2007, Samuel Dantuma, Standish-Sterling High School, Standish
2005 - 2006, Kevin North, Lapeer East High School, Lapeer
For more information contact:
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
6975 Mower Road
Saginaw, MI 48601Phone: 989-777-5930
or e-mail us at Shiawassee@fws.gov
