Sutton Award

George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center

Award: $20,000

To recognize high school students who demonstrate the ability to communicate current conservation topics in compelling ways. Qualifications: Students must be a current Oklahoma student (public, private, or home schooled) in grades 9-12; student must not be an employee or an immediate family member of an employee of the Sutton Center or NatureWorks. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the Committee Criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; only one entry per student.; create and submit a presentation piece that tells an intriguing story about a current conservation topic; essay formatting: word document, 250 words, one-page, double spaced, 12 pt. Arial font, 1 inch margins, no indents, black/white print, no background, title of Applicants piece (bolded and centered) at the top of the page; title of Applicants essay should MATCH the title of Applicants piece; do not include Applicants name or school on Applicants essay; photography category: submissions may include up to 6 color or black/white photographs; photos must be matted, with a total combined size no larger than 24”x24” (including mats); applicants essay and a photo of Applicants Fine Art piece must be submitted online. Focus: Animal science and behavior; Communications; Wildlife conservation, management, and science.

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