2024 Theme: "Football's Wild Side"
Objective
Students K-12 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have the chance to participate in the Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest, which focuses on a different theme every year. All students K-12 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are eligible to submit artwork and have the opportunity to win prizes.
Students have the option to submit physical artwork to the Orange Bowl office, or to submit digital artwork through the Orange Bowl website. Submission guidelines for each option are provided below.
Orange Bowl communicates contest rules and instructions directly to all schools in South Florida, so before entering this contest on your own, check with your teachers first to see if your class is submitting artwork together.
Prizes
*New this year: All student winners will receive prizes courtesy of the Zoo Miami Foundation.
Winners will receive the following prizes:
- Grand Prize (one winner)
- $500 gift card
- Custom Orange Bowl Bike
- Two (2) tickets to the 24-25 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
- First Prize (four winners)
- $200 Gift Card
- Second Prize (four winners)
- $100 Gift Card
- Third Prize (four winners)
- $50 Gift Card
- All student winners will receive four (4) free tickets to the 2024 AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The school that submits the most entries will have an Orange Bowl takeover celebration at the school (format to be determined in conjunction with the winning school).
Display
The Grand Prize winner’s artwork will be featured as a full-page acknowledgment in the 24-25 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl game program and will be recognized during the game.
Entry Details
STEP 1: Review rules and guidelines
STEP 2: Create your artwork
For entries mailed or delivered to the OBC Office:
- STEP 3: Complete the registration form and attach to the back of your poster.
- The registration form can be downloaded on the Orange Bowl website: www.orangebowl.org/cac
- STEP 4: Deliver or mail your entry for arrival at the OBC office no later than Friday, November 22 at 5:00 P.M. EST
For entries submitted online:
- STEP 3: Take a photo of your artwork OR save your digital artwork in .jpg format
- If submitting a photo, it should be of JUST the artwork.
- Fit the art to the frame as best as possible.
- Make sure the artwork is in good lighting.
- STEP 4: Fill out the entry form and submit your artwork digitally here: www.orangebowl.org/cac
Categories
- Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade – 5th Grade
- 6th Grade – 8th Grade
- 9th Grade – 12th Grade
Judging
Artwork will be reviewed by OBC staff.
Contest Rules
- Must be original work
- The theme should be represented in the poster
- Utilize medium or media that will not smear
- Maximum Size 18’’ x 24’’
- Posters must include: the 2024 theme, Wildlife conservation, South Florida, college football and OBIE mascot.
- Your artwork SHOULD NOT contain any references to specific college or professional teams.
2023 WINNERS
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Mariana Isaza
Booker T. Washington Senior High School
K-2 GRADE WINNERS
1st Place: Tina Ge – Everglades Elementary
2nd Place: Rowan Rodgers – Somerset Oaks Academy
3rd Place: Diana Escobar- Somerset Oaks Academy
3-5 GRADE WINNERS
1st Place: Daira Pesantes – Joella C. Good Elementary
2nd Place: Zoey Ge – Everglades Elementary
3rd Place: Damian Jax Balbin – Joella C. Good Elementary
6-8 GRADE WINNERS
1st Place: Luciana Mourad – Ruben Dario Middle
2nd Place: Alexia Aguirre – Hammocks Middle School
3rd Place: Penelope Olivares – Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
9-12 GRADE WINNERS
1st Place: Marias Roas – Booker T. Washington Senior High School
2nd Place: Leila Murray – Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
3rd Place: Nazarena Capdevilla – Booker T. Washington Senior High School
TEACHER WHO SUBMITTED THE MOST ENTRIES
Heather Bessell – Somerset Oaks Academy
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