11/06/2026
🌊The results are in!🌊
After reviewing an incredible 1,178 submissions from artists around the world, we’re thrilled to celebrate the winners of the First Annual World Ocean Day Poster Competition! 🎨💙
The creativity, passion, and talent shared through this global call for art reminded us just how powerful creativity can be in inspiring action for our blue planet.
🏆 Under 21 Winner
Serena Yu (Vancouver, Canada / RISD)
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🏆 21 & Up Winner
Aurora Bonelli (Brescia, Italy)
🥈 Under 21 Runner-Up
Lena Han (Lane Cove, Australia)
🥈 21 & Up Runner-Up
Antoine Murzeau (Toulouse, France)
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🥉 Under 21 Honorable Mention
Aksh*ta Sharma (Panipat, India)
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🥉 21 & Up Honorable Mention
Gloria S (Vancouver Island, Canada)
👏 To every artist who submitted work: thank you. Your creativity, storytelling, and dedication made this one of the most inspiring projects we’ve ever had the privilege of being part of. Choosing winners was no easy task.
While we’re celebrating these outstanding artists today, this competition is about so much more than six posters. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing artwork from as many of the 1,178 submissions as possible, highlighting the diverse voices, perspectives, and visions that made this global celebration of the ocean so special.
Congratulations to our winners and heartfelt thanks to every artist who used their creativity to champion ocean conservation. Together, you’ve shown that art can be a powerful force for protecting what we love. 🌎💙🌊
is proud to partner with World Ocean Day and Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation on the First Annual World Ocean Day Poster Competition! 🎨💙
👀 And one more thing…
Same time, same place next year?