Since 1999, Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) and International Certification Organization Network (IQNet) have been hosting the JQA International Environmental Children’s Drawing Contest for children aged 7 to 15 years old from around the world, supported by UNICEF Tokyo Office.
So far, the contest has been held 21 times and this year we’ve had over 14,000 entries from a record breaking 80 countries and regions. In total, we have received more than 330,000 drawings up to now. Full of imagination and artistic sensitivity, children drew pictures about nature and animals, their families and the surrounding area. The pictures also contain the message towards global environment, beyond borders and differences in their background cultures and languages.
As the organizer, we hope that this contest provides the children an opportunity to think about the global environment, by expressing their inspiration from nature’s bounty. At the same time, we believe that the efforts to protecting the global environment will be further encouraged through the appreciation of such children’s drawings.
Theme
Choosing Eco-Friendly Lifestyles
Eligibility
Children aged 7 through 15
Rewards
- 48 winners will receive special memorabilia.
- All entrants will receive a participation prize.
Application requirement
Requirements: Paper size 257×364mm or smaller.
Drawing tools: Draw in free hand with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
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FAQ's
Mailing Address
Please send your drawings to:*
JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest Office
POB 264, Kyobashi Yubinkyoku, Tokyo, 104-8691, Japan
*If your private courier rejects POB destinations, please send your drawings to this postal address.
Important Notes
- Please print out the application form, fill in your details (in English only, and preferrably in BLOCK LETTERS), and glue it to the back of your drawing.
- Please be sure that the drawing has been drawn personally and has not been published in other newspapers or magazines.
- All materials received will not be returned as a general rule.
- All materials received will become the property of JQA and may be used in publications or on the Web for publicity and promotional purposes.
- Applications sent in groups, such as a school, should be sent in a single packet.
- Please note that drawings with text (such as posters) will disqualify for the contest. Digital application is also not accepted.
Important Dates
Last Date to Receive Application 31-May-2022
Preliminary Judgment Early June, 2022
Final Judgement Late June, 2022
Announcement of Winners Early August, 2022 (on Website)
Award Shipment Late December, 2022
