"FIRST DOWN TO A HEALTHY LIFE!"

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2017 Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest presented by Florida Prepaid College Plans

Objective: Students K-12 will have the chance to participate in the 2017 Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest presented by Florida Prepaid College Plans, which focuses on health & wellness initiatives. All students K-12th in Miami-Dade or Broward County are eligible to submit artwork and have the opportunity to win one of 15 prizes. OBIE, the Orange Bowl mascot, along with Orange Bowl staff, will embark on a school tour promoting the contest starting September through the end of November.

Contest Theme: FIRST DOWN TO A HEALTHY LIFE!

Divisions:

Kindergarten – 2^nd Grade
3^rd Grade – 5^th Grade
6^th Grade – 8^th Grade
9^th Grade – 12^th Grade

Judging: Will be reviewed by a panel of judges

Contest Rules:

Show good use of design
The theme should be represented in the poster
Utilize medium or media that will not smear
No digital art
Maximum Size 18’’ x 24’’
Entry form must be taped on back of poster
One entry per student

Prizes:

First Prize (four winners): $200 Nike Gift Card, $500 Florida 529 Savings Plan and a Florida Prepaid College Plans prize pack
Second Prize (four winners): $100 Nike Gift Card
Third Prize (four winners): $50 Nike Gift Card
Grand Prize (One winner): $500 Nike gift card and Custom Orange Bowl Bike
- The Grand Prize winner will also receive two (2) tickets to the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl on December 30, 2017 and recognition during an on-field presentation.
- The Grand Prize winner will also receive a Florida 529 Savings Plan with an initial contribution in the amount of $1,000.
- The Grand Prize winner will also receive recognition in a full page, full color ad in the Official Game Program.
Each winner will also receive four (4) tickets to the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The Grand Prize winner and four (4) First Prize winners will be recognized during the game.

Display: The Grand Prize winner’s artwork will be featured as a full page acknowledgement in the 2017 game program and he/she will be part of a special on-field presentation during the game.

Entry Details: Posters should show good use of design and the theme should be represented in the poster. No digital art will be accepted and students should use medium or media that will not smear. The maximum poster size is 18” x 24” and each student can submit one. All entries must have a completed official registration attached to the back of the poster. The form can be obtained from the school art teachers, downloaded from the orange bowl website, or contact Alyssa Robinson via email at arobinson@orangebowl.org or work phone (305) 341-4722.

Posters must be delivered or mailed to:

Orange Bowl Committee
Attn: Creative Art Contest
14360 NW 77th CT
Miami Lakes, FL 33016

All posters will become property of the OBC and may be returned by request only.

Timeline:

September 18 – OBIE begins annual school tour to promote the art contest
November 17 – OBIE school tour ends
November 22 – Deadline to submit all posters (by 5PM)
November 27 - December 1 – People’s Choice Award Contest on Facebook
December 1 - Winners will be announced and contacted
December 30 – Grand prize winner will receive special recognition at the Capital One Orange Bowl

Contact: Alyssa Robinson, Orange Bowl Committee
arobinson@orangebowl.org / (305) 341-4722 direct

***DISTRIBUTION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT OR RECOMMENDATION BY BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.***
***THIS CONTEST IS FREE TO PARTICIPATE IN.***

2017 WINNERS

Grand Prize Winner:

Kasandra Suarez, Ruben Dario Middle School (6th-8th)

K-2 Grade Winners:

1st place: Anise Francois, Arch Creek Elementary
2nd place: Kennen Eme, Arch Creek Elementary
3rd place: Marina Recht, Embassy Creek Elementary

3-5 Grade Winners:

1st place: Minx Anthony, Coconut Grove Elementary
2nd place: Gianessa DaCosta, Eagle Ridge Elementary
3rd place: Anthony Zapata, Embassy Creek Elementary

6-8 Grade Winners:

1st place: Sophia Nesselroth, Pioneer Middle School
2nd place: Bryan Diaz, Ruben Dario Middle School
3rd place: Elijah Vega, Plantation Middle School

9-12 Grade Winners:

1st place: Stephanie Salgado, South Broward High School
2nd place: Spencer Robinson, Cooper City High School
3rd place: Alisha Ramos, Cooper City High School