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Coastal America Ocean Art Contest - Winners
Last fall, the Georgia Aquarium hosted a Regional Coastal America Ocean Art Contest for grades K-College. The purpose of this Ocean Art Contest was to draw upon youth's artistic expression to convey the importance of ocean, coasts and Great Lakes. Winning artwork from each of the regional sites will advance to the national competition later in March. We are happy to annouce our regional winners and runner-ups:
Congratulations to Carol Zhou, 5th Grade at Dunwoody Elementary School! Carol placed 2nd in the national contest in the 3rd-5th grade division. See a list of all national winners.
 Runner-up: Carol Zhou, 5th Grade (Dunwoody Elementary School 2nd Place - Coastal America Ocean Art National Contest |
K-2
 Winner: Gavin Chiofalo, 2nd Grade (The Museum School of Avondale Estates) |
 Runner-up: Ellie Sears, 1st Grade (The Museum School of Avondale Estates) |
3-5
 Winner: Kayla Smith, 3rd Grade (Dunwoody Elementary School) |
Runner-up: Carol Zhou, 5th Grade (Dunwoody Elementary School 2nd Place - Coastal America Ocean Art National Contest |
6-8
 Winner: Dawson Meacham, 6th Grade (Smokey Road Elementary School) |
 Runner-up: Jakir Thompson, 6th Grade (Luella Middle School) |
Congratulations to our winners, and best of luck at the national level!
All of the artwork was judged on its strong visual impact, artistic merit and how clearly it communicated the vision of our Nation's Ocean Policy, "An America whose stewardship ensures that the ocean, our coasts, and the Great Lakes are healthy and resilient, safe and productive, and understood and treasured so as to promote the wellbeing, prosperity, and security of present and future generations.
For more information about Coastal America, please visit their website at www.coastalamerica.gov.
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