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Congratulations to Cora Barr, age 15, from Juneau Douglas High School, who took top honors in the 2026 Alaska Junior Duck Stamp Contest with a gouache painting of a Wood Duck. Cora’s artwork was chosen as the Best of Show out of 241 entries from across the state and will represent Alaska at the National Jr. Duck Stamp Contest on April 21st held in Falls Church, Virginia.
Best of Show Conservation Message, “Treat wildlife as if it is a person you love”, was submitted by Sarah Anderson, age 15, also from Juneau Douglas High School. Sarah’s conservation message will compete at the National Jr. Duck Stamp Contest as well.
Judges for this year’s contest were Mary Cody, retired from the Department of the Interior; January Frost, a former contractor with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Shelby Burridge of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and Melissa Liebner and Camille Whiteman of Kijik Corporation. Appreciation goes out to Kandace Cole and Chuck Frost with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their behind-the-scenes support. A tremendous Thank You to The Moose’s Tooth for lunch and Ducks Unlimited for prizes and awards.
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is the culmination of a year-long Junior Duck Stamp conservation program used by educators across the nation. Junior Duck Stamp competitions occur in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Proceeds from sales of the $5 Junior Duck Stamp support environmental education.
To learn more, visit the National Jr. Duck webpage (httpshttps://www.fws.gov/program/junior-duck-stamp).
