WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN – Wildlife Forever and Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest™. A distinguished panel of judges selected winners from over 4,000 entries received from 48 states and 43 international countries. For many students, the Fish Art Contest is their first experience learning about fish and fishing. 23 years ago, the Wildlife Forever contest was born from a child’s idea that has since inspired more than 59,000 youth to create, learn, and become uniquely connected to the outdoors.
 
 “Art helps to build the foundation for youth development. Through the Fish Art program, young people learn the value of our natural resources and their role in protecting it. The artwork this year was incredible, showcasing world-class talent and future conservation leaders,” said Pat Conzemius, President and CEO of Wildlife Forever.

"Each year, we're inspired by the incredible artwork submitted by students from around the world for the Fish Art Contest," said Bob Ziehmer, Senior Director of Conservation at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's. "Congratulations to the winners and all who participated in the 2021 contest. Thank you for sharing your talents and creativity with us, and we hope you will continue to find ways to share nature's beauty and the importance of conservation with others."
 
An international panel of distinguished judges utilized an innovative platform to help to select this year’s winners. Artists competed for state, national and international recognition including several unique award categories including the Guy Harvey Award, Migratory Fish Award, Invader Crusader Award, and Western Native Trout Award. Participants also submitted essays eligible for state awards and the Fish Habitat Writing Award. 
 
And the Winners are… 

Best of Show Award
Sehyun Choi, Virginia, Atlantic Tarpon

 
Art of Conservation™ Award
Anissa Gao, New York, Rainbow Trout

National Winners

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Division

First Place Lusia Gu, Massachusetts, Garibaldi
 Second Place Edison Lee, Maryland
Third Place Lisa Hwang, Texas


4th-6th Grade Division
 

First Place Elaine Lin, Arizona, Largemouth Bass
 Second Place Grace Cao, Texas
Third Place Emma Feng, Alabama


7th-9th Grade Division

First Place Anissa Gao, New York, Rainbow Trout
 Second Place Seohyn Lee, Maryland
Third Place Yasmina Habib, Michigan

10th-12th Grade Division

First Place Sehyun Choi, Virginia, Atlantic Tarpon
 Second Place Alana Yang, Washington
Third Place Jubilee Lin, Arizona
 


Guy Harvey Award
Sehyun Choi, Virginia, Atlantic Tarpon

Invader Crusader Award
Bill Park, North Carolina, Bighead Carp

 

Smile Award
Bohan Jin, Virginia, Garibaldi

 
Migratory Fish Award Winners

Kindergarten - 6th Grade Division
 

First Place Allie Kwon, Illinois, USA, Chinook Salmon
 Second Place Christabella W. Gozali, Indonesia
Third Place Tongfei Karen Ji, Virginia, USA


7th - 12th Grade Division
 

First Place Jingyi "Alana" Yang, Washington, USA, Arctic Char
 Second Place Allison Whittle, Missouri, USA
Third Place Andrew Han, California, USA


Western Native Trout Award Winners

?Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Division

First Place David Jeong, Georgia, Westslope Cutthroat Trout
 Second Place Katherine Zou, New Jersey
Third Place Hailey Kim, Virginia


4th - 6th Grade Division

First Place  Seha Jeong, Texas, Colorado River Cutthroat Trout
 Second Place Alexandra Huynh, Georgia
Third Place Celine Yin, Texas


7th - 9th Grade Division
 

First Place Alice Won, Texas, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
 Second Place Shi Dong, California
Third Place Alexandros Lamaris, New Jersey


10th - 12th Grade Division
 

First Place Jingyi "Alana" Yang, Washington,  Arctic Char
 Second Place Celine Min, Washington
Third Place Cindy Zhou, California