Mrs. USA Earth & Son,
MCF Earth Day 2023 Art Contest

MCF is honored to have partnered with Mrs. USA Earth and her son on our first-ever Earth Day Art Contest. Participants were invited to make an environmental impact by submitting nature-themed artwork for a recycled tote bag underwritten by Mrs. USA Earth, Ann Pennington, to highlight who and what lives in our natural world and what nature means to them. Ann and her son, who are Monmouth County residents, have joined forces with MCF, your local land trust, to encourage others to take small steps daily to appreciate and invest in our planet.

A panel of volunteers selected six winning art submissions through blind judging.

The images will be featured on limited-edition tote bags are AVAILABLE NOW! Our bags are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles, supporting New Jersey’s plastic bag ban and helping to keep plastic out of our oceans and natural environments. They will be sold by MCF for just $15 each and support the nonprofit’s mission to acquire and preserve open space and farmland and conserve natural habitats throughout Monmouth County, New Jersey in support of outdoor recreation, agriculture, clean water, and wildlife for long-term sustainability.

We only have one home, and we must do our part to keep it healthy for generations to come. Mrs. USA Earth utilizes her crown and platform to amplify this message and spark a global impact. Together, by thinking globally and acting locally, we can make a difference and #KeepMonmouthGreen!

The Winners!

Click images to expand

TOTE BAGS AVAILABLE NOW WITH YOUR $15 DONATION!

DO THE EARTH A FAVOR, AND SHOW OFF YOUR CONSERVATION COLORS

Jay Phadke

Lara Phadke

Easton Keene

 

*Contest Rules:

  • Artwork must be submitted electronically, in color, by 11:59 pm ET on May 22, 2023.

  • “Like” us on Facebook and/or “Follow” us on Instagram.

  • Send artwork via email to contest@monmouthconservation.org. High resolution is best. The email must include your full name and your social media handle.  

  • All two-dimensional visual artwork media are acceptable, excluding photography.

  • All ages are welcome to participate. (We encourage those under 18 to participate by asking a parent or guardian to submit on your behalf) .

  • We reserve the right to use your submitted artwork for marketing purposes and for display on the tote bags (see waiver form accessed through the link above).

  • Up to six artwork images will be chosen for the tote bags by a panel of judges including Mrs. Earth USA - Ann Pennington, members of the MCF Staff and Board of Trustees, and one external, third-party representative. The winning entrant(s) will be the name of the person who registers via email. Note – Contest registrants must meet all above criteria to be entered to win.