The 2006 Georgia Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest Winners

One hundred winning art entries were recently selected during the 2006 Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. Meeting at the University of Georgia 's School of Forestry and Natural Resources, judges selected top entries submitted by 750 student artists in K - 12 from across Georgia. (See lists in adjacent blue column to see Winners by Age and Winners by School.)

2006 Best of Show honors go to fourteen-year old David Jones, of Rossville,Georgia. The judges gave their highest scores for his vivid color pencil rendition of an Emperor Goose. Jones is homeschooled and takes art from Karen Anna Barton at Agape Art Academy. (Click on above thumbnail for view of larger image.)

Jones artwork competed in the national contest in Washington, D.C. The national contest was held on April 20, 2006 and results are available here. All 100 winning entries in the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest have received recognition including 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places and Honorable Mention in their age categories.

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2006 Georgia Jr Duck Stamp Winners

• Winners by Age Group
• Winners by School
• Winners by Name

Digital Images

• Group 1
• Group 2
• Group 3
• Group 4

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2007 Georgia Jr Duck Stamp Deadline is March 15th, 2007!

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2006 - 2007 Art Tour

The 2006 Jr. Duck Art has already been enjoyed by audiences in several locations around the state. There are still 3 more chances to see it! Listed here are the display dates and locations. Please call or see web sites before going to make sure that the art is up and to check for hours, directions, and admission fees. Call Jr. Duck Stamp Coordinator, Resee Collins (404-679-7051), if you have any questions.

 

What Is the Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest?

The Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is an integrated art and science curriculum developed to teach young people environmental science, habitat conservation and a greater awareness of our nation's natural resources.

Details are found HERE.

 

To Enter The 2007 Contest

Submit entries to the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition by mail or hand deliver by March 15th to:

• Resee Collins
  US Fish & Wildlife Service
  Division of Migratory Birds
  1875 Century Blvd Suite 240
  Atlanta, GA 30345

For more information:

View the Federal Junior Duck Stamp web site for contest regulations and entry forms.

To contact the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Contest Coordinator:

Email Resee_Collins@fws.gov or call 404-679-7051.

 

Teacher Tips:

Susan Johnson, West Laurens Middle School, used Junior Duck Stamps as part of her classroom curriculum.

Lyngrid Patterson, Maranatha Christian Academy, uses the Junior Duck Stamp Contest and Curriculum.

Whitney Barton, 2004 Best of Show Winner, gives suggestions on how to create successful entries .