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.

2022 – GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Nazarena Capdevilla – Booker T. Washington Senior High School

2022 WINNERS

Contest Theme

Courage Creates Champions

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
  • Show good use of design
  • 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
  • All entries must be submitted digitally or to the OBC office by Friday, November 17 at 5:00 P.M. ET
  • For entries sent to the OBC office:
    • Utilize medium or media that will not smear
    • Entry form must be taped on back of poster (one entry per student)
  • For digital entries submitted through the OBC website:
    • Submit in .jpg format.
    • Fill out the online entry form (one entry per student)

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
    • $200 Gift Card
    • 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

Timeline

  • September 20 – Contest officially begins
  • November 17 – Deadline to submit entries
  • November 22 – Winners will be announced and contacted
  • December 30 – Grand Prize winner will receive special recognition at the Capital One Orange Bowl

Contact

Lindsey Heffler – lheffler@orangebowl.org; 305-341-4737

2022 WINNERS

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Nazarena Capdevilla – Booker T. Washington Senior High School

K-2 GRADE WINNERS

1st Place: Sophia Joseph – Embassy Creek Elementary
2nd Place: Jordi Rangel – Somerset Oaks Academy
3rd Place: Matthew Zarrabeitia – Everglades Elementary

3-5 GRADE WINNERS

1st Place: Nicole Silva – Palm Springs Elementary
2nd Place: Zoey Ge – Everglades Elementary
3rd Place: Anatasia Kabanova – Bayview Elementary

6-8 GRADE WINNERS

1st Place: Emma Rozo – Herbert A. Ammons
2nd Place: Isabella Maldonado – Bridgeprep Academy of Doral
3rd Place: Beni Khramtosova Suarez – Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center

9-12 GRADE WINNERS

1st Place: Mariana Isaza – Booker T. Washington Senior High School
2nd Place: Gerald Silva – Miami Sunset Senior High
3rd Place: Loki Arcia – Chambers High School

TEACHER WHO SUBMITTED THE MOST ENTRIES

Jennifer Goss – Falcon Cove Middle

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