DENVER-Marina Boiko, a 17-year-old student from Boulder, took top honors once again by winning the “Best of Show” in Colorado at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2017 Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Marina’s artwork was selected from a record approaching number of amazing entries (677) from across the state. Her acrylic paint rendition of Wood Ducks, entitled “The Golden Hour”, will represent Colorado and be entered at the National Junior Duck Stamp Competition in Washington, D.C. in April.
Entries from Colorado were judged by a panel of waterfowl enthusiasts and professional wildlife artists. Recognition for all participants and prizes for the top 25 drawings in each of four age groups (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12) are awarded each year.
This year’s award ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 13th from 1-3pm at The Arvada Center for The Performing Arts. Clint Riley, the Assistant Regional Director of Migratory Birds will be the keynote speaker and help honor the winners. All members of the media and public, including teachers, students, and families are welcome to join the celebration.
First Place winners in all (age) categories:
Best of Show – Marina Boiko (Age 17), Longmont
1st – Kayleigh Goetz-Imel (18), Golden
1st – Kayla Rondinelli (17), Centennial
1st – Erin Johnson (15), Golden
1st – Rohit Pandit (14), Ft. Collins
1st – Gabriel Caballero (13), Ft. Collins
1st – Sam Johnson (12), Ft. Collins
1st – Sky Lam (12), Boulder
1st – Ezra Kayl (12), Colorado Springs
1st – Julia Klein (9), Boulder
1st – Jackson White (9), Boulder
1st – Anush Khodzhaev (8), Boulder
Second Place winners in all (age) categories:
2nd – Esther Phenna (Age 17), Golden
2nd – Helen Kim (16), Aurora
2nd – Mackenna Overholt (16), Golden
2nd – Sofia Garcia (14), Ft. Collins
2nd – Ashley Oh (14), Aurora
2nd – Alexandra Bennet (13), Ft. Collins
2nd – Pixie Stroh (12), Boulder
2nd – Shelly Kleinerman (11), Boulder
2nd – Yosha Gautam (10), Boulder
2nd – Max Siedler (9), Boulder
2nd – Hope Kayl (8), Colorado Springs
2nd – Tselmeg Sukcat (7), Denver
Third Place winners in all (age) categories:
3rd –Levi Dalton (Age 17), Lakewood
3rd – Jenna Scholl (17), Fairplay
3rd – Quinn Cusack (17), Golden
3rd – Lauren Bush (15), Monument
3rd – Margarita Kil (13), Boulder
3rd – Sydney Mitton (12), Westminster
3rd – Isabella Barbosa (11), Monument
3rd – Ava Berger (10), Boulder
3rd – Ella Olden (9), Boulder
3rd – Anarbold Uuganbayar (8), Denver
3rd – Temuulen Bandi (7), Denver
3rd – Ermuun Byambaragchaa (8), Denver
Honorable Mention winners in all (age) categories:
HM – Sophia Lovato (Age 18), Monument
HM – Abigail Torrence (18), Colorado Springs
HM – Emma MacCallum (18), Golden
HM – Caroline Carpenter (17), Fairplay
HM – Amber McClelland (17), Golden
HM – Luis Perez (17), Golden
HM – Habin Kim (16), Aurora
HM – Shelby Goble (16), Fairplay
HM – Brooke Pizarro (16), Fairplay
HM – Laura Augustyn (16), Colorado Springs
HM – Alyssa Mulligan (16), Golden
HM – Kailani Woodard (16), Golden
HM – Kathryn Goettelman (15), Fairplay
HM – Cecilia Guiliani (15), Fairplay
HM – Rylie Morrow (15), Fairplay
HM – Michaela Palmer (15), Fairplay
HM – Jackson Waterman (14), Golden
HM – Mia Wegher (14), Littleton
HM – Sonja Strandquist (14), Ft. Collins
HM – Kelsey Johnson (14), Fairplay
HM – Lauren Sauley (14), Colorado Springs
HM – Dylan Goldfain (13), Ft. Collins
HM – Kayla Gore (13), Ft. Collins
HM – Emma Knotts (13), Ft. Collins
HM – Elizabeth Lee (13), Ft. Collins
HM – Emily McLaughlin (13), Ft. Collins
HM – Ruby Gore (13), Fairplay
HM – Tessa Brown (13), Boulder
HM – Noah Kayl (13), Colorado Springs
HM – Carissa Barrett (13), Westminster
HM – Rachel Steinke (13), Westminster
HM – Isaac Child (12), Ft. Collins
HM – Jasmine Carter (12), Monument
HM – Serin Lee (12), Aurora
HM – Suvd Jargalsaikha (12), Denver
HM – Mya Kahn (11), Ft. Collins
HM – Jessica Amgalanbaatar (11), Denver
HM – Harmony Moretti (10), Ft. Collins
HM – Daniel Kwon (10), Aurora
HM – Nikolai Antunovic (10), Boulder
HM – Clara Lepke (10), Boulder
HM – Finn Mutuc (10), Boulder
HM – Caleb Kayl (10), Colorado Spring
HM – Andy Rajesh (10), Denver
HM – Michelle Tumurbat (10), Denver
HM – Sean Kelley (9), Ft. Collins
HM – Madeline Moss (9), Ft. Collins
HM – Caleb Navarez (9), Colorado Springs
HM – Lindsey Nelson (9), Boulder
HM – Mark Ammons (9), Ft. Collins
HM – Lisa Huntsman (8), Ft. Collins
HM – Own Jenes (8), Ft. Collins
HM – Jenna Lee (8), Aurora
HM – Charli Parrish (8), Loveland
HM – Eric Amarbayar (8), Denver
HM – Rhys Rosenow (7), Wheat Ridge
HM – Samantha Wells (7), Ft. Collins
HM – Gloria Antunovic (7), Boulder
HM – Simon Boiko (7), Boulder
HM – Lily Durfey (7), Boulder
HM – Muruudul Lkhagvasuren (7), Denver
HM – Joel Kayl (6), Colorado Springs
HM – Mergen Baasanjargal (6), Denver
HM – Danial Dehno (6), Denver
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is an educational program designed for all public, private, and home schooled students in grades K-12 to learn more about waterfowl and habitat conservation. Incorporating scientific and wildlife management principles into visual arts curriculum creates an active awareness of the critical need to protect, preserve and enhance our wetland habitat for waterfowl, migratory songbirds, and the hundreds of other plants and animals that depend on wetlands for their survival.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service.
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