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04-11-2003, 12:29 PM
April 3, 2003
Utah DOW
Utah Junior Duck Stamp winners chosen
Salt Lake City — More than 200 excellent entries were submitted in Utah's Junior Duck Stamp Contest this year. The artwork was split into four age categories. Students ranging in age from 5 to 18 submitted entries.
The entries were judged March 20 by five judges from various backgrounds, including a wildlife artist, two wildlife biologists, a staffer from a local art gallery and an avid birder who owns a wild bird store. "Judging tested the limits of their discerning eyes but after careful consideration, they choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as well as honorable mentions from the many excellent entries," said Gabrielle Yaunches, wetlands education coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "A 'Best of Show' winner was also chosen."
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Best Of Show, a ring-necked duck by Tim Soffe
Eighteen-year-old Tim Soffe from Alta High School in Sandy submitted an excellent Ring-necked duck entitled 'Jacob,' drawn with watercolors and Prismacolor colored pencils. Tim's entry was immediately sent to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Junior Duck Stamp contest. The overall winner of the national contest will win a $4,000 cash award and a free trip to Washington, D.C. this fall, to attend the adult Federal Duck Stamp contest with his/her parent, art teacher and state coordinator.
"We wish Tim the best of luck in competing against the 52 other entries from the states and U.S. territories," Yaunches said.
The Division of Wildlife Resources and the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge will host an invitation-only reception for winners, their families and teachers at the Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City on April 10. Winners will be recognized and awarded ribbons and prizes. "We would like to thank the Lincoln Center and the Utah Wetlands Foundation for their generosity in helping us with this program," Yaunches said.
The public may view the winning entries at the Department of Natural Resources building, 1594 W. North Temple, from April 11 to the beginning of May.
"The Junior Duck Stamp contest is designed to be a culmination of knowledge students have gained over the year about birds and conservation issues," Yaunches said. "Teachers take their students through the Junior Duck Stamp curriculum and the art contest is a 'term paper' the students complete to help demonstrate the knowledge they've gained." For more information about the Utah Junior Duck Stamp contest, call Yaunches at (801) 538-4874. For more information about the Junior Duck Stamp program in general, visit http://duckstamps.fws.gov on the Internet. The corresponding duck stamp curriculum can be downloaded from this site.
"Keep your eyes open for information on next year's competition. Information will be available in fall 2003," Yaunches said.
Utah DOW
Utah Junior Duck Stamp winners chosen
Salt Lake City — More than 200 excellent entries were submitted in Utah's Junior Duck Stamp Contest this year. The artwork was split into four age categories. Students ranging in age from 5 to 18 submitted entries.
The entries were judged March 20 by five judges from various backgrounds, including a wildlife artist, two wildlife biologists, a staffer from a local art gallery and an avid birder who owns a wild bird store. "Judging tested the limits of their discerning eyes but after careful consideration, they choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as well as honorable mentions from the many excellent entries," said Gabrielle Yaunches, wetlands education coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "A 'Best of Show' winner was also chosen."
http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/news/03-04/duckstamp.jpg
Best Of Show, a ring-necked duck by Tim Soffe
Eighteen-year-old Tim Soffe from Alta High School in Sandy submitted an excellent Ring-necked duck entitled 'Jacob,' drawn with watercolors and Prismacolor colored pencils. Tim's entry was immediately sent to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Junior Duck Stamp contest. The overall winner of the national contest will win a $4,000 cash award and a free trip to Washington, D.C. this fall, to attend the adult Federal Duck Stamp contest with his/her parent, art teacher and state coordinator.
"We wish Tim the best of luck in competing against the 52 other entries from the states and U.S. territories," Yaunches said.
The Division of Wildlife Resources and the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge will host an invitation-only reception for winners, their families and teachers at the Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City on April 10. Winners will be recognized and awarded ribbons and prizes. "We would like to thank the Lincoln Center and the Utah Wetlands Foundation for their generosity in helping us with this program," Yaunches said.
The public may view the winning entries at the Department of Natural Resources building, 1594 W. North Temple, from April 11 to the beginning of May.
"The Junior Duck Stamp contest is designed to be a culmination of knowledge students have gained over the year about birds and conservation issues," Yaunches said. "Teachers take their students through the Junior Duck Stamp curriculum and the art contest is a 'term paper' the students complete to help demonstrate the knowledge they've gained." For more information about the Utah Junior Duck Stamp contest, call Yaunches at (801) 538-4874. For more information about the Junior Duck Stamp program in general, visit http://duckstamps.fws.gov on the Internet. The corresponding duck stamp curriculum can be downloaded from this site.
"Keep your eyes open for information on next year's competition. Information will be available in fall 2003," Yaunches said.