2023 Theme: "Courage Creates Champions"

Objective

Students K-12 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have the chance to participate in the 2023 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.

2023 – GRAND PRIZE WINNER

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

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: South Florida, OBIE mascot, college football and the 2023 theme
  • Your artwork SHOULD NOT contain any references to specific college or professional teams

Prizes

*New this year: Every student that submits artwork will receive one (1) free ticket to the 2023 AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Amerant Bank Arena, along with discounted tickets for family and friends to join!

Winners will receive the following prizes:

  • Grand Prize (one winner)
    • $500 gift card
    • Custom Orange Bowl Bike
    • Two (2) tickets to the 90th Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, December 30
  • First Prize (four winners)
    • $200 Gift Card
  • Second Prize (four winners)
    • $100 Gift Card
  • Third Prize (four winners)
    • $50 Gift Card
  • 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 2023 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 17 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

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