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Makenzie Warren of Titusville Wins First Place in Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Fish Art Contest

By  //  May 16, 2021

Makenzie Warren of Titusville wins first place in the Red Drum category

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Wildlife Forever announced the winners of the 2021 Florida Fish Art Contest, which includes this first-place submission by Makenzie Warren of Titusville in the Red Drum category. (FWC image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Wildlife Forever announced the winners of the 2021 Florida Fish Art Contest, which includes first-place winner Makenzie Warren of Titusville in the Red Drum category.

The creative contest introduces youth to the world of aquatic conservation by blending art and science to unlock the magic of fishing and the great outdoors.

“The Florida Fish Art Contest is an incredible way to connect with young people and to highlight the vital natural resources our state has that are just waiting to be explored,” said FWC Commissioner Sonya Rood.

“I commend the sponsors who support the program and the dedicated teachers and parents who encourage young people to learn and experience our natural resources.”

The top Florida winners are:

GRADES 10-12

■ First Place: Makenzie Warren, Titusville, Red Drum

■ Second Place: Nicole Newmeyer, Hallandale Beach, Atlantic Sailfish

■ Third Place: Isabelle Torres, Davie, Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout

GRADES 7-9

Garibaldi by Roshni Patel, Wellington. (FWC image)

■ First Place: Roshni Patel, Wellington, Garibaldi

■ Second Place: Ishitha Panguluri, Tampa, Largemouth Bass

■ Third Place: Gabriel Regalado, Jacksonville, Largemouth Bass

GRADES 4-6

Brook Trout by Caitlyn King, Orlando. (FWC image)

■ First Place: Caitlyn King, Orlando, Brook Trout

■ Second Place: Amelie Barnett, Pines, Dorado

■ Third Place: Alayna Godwin, Middleburg, Billfish

GRADES K-3

Triggerfish by Kelsey Lee, Reunion. (FWC image)

■ First Place: Kelsey Lee, Reunion, Triggerfish

■ Second Place: Divya Patel, Wellington, Mahi-Mahi

■ Third Place: Yanrong Zhuang, Boca Raton, Reef Triggerfish

In April, a distinguished panel of judges including FWC Commissioner Sonya Rood and FWC staff from the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, the Division of Marine Fisheries Management and the Office of Community Relations helped select this year’s state and national winners.

Along with state honors, students also competed for several unique award categories that included the Guy Harvey Award and the Fish Migration Award.

Some artists also competed for the Fish Make You Smarter Award by submitting an essay. Digital images of art and essay submissions in both low and high resolution are available upon request.

The award-winning Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest, with support from Bass Pro Shops, the U.S. Forest Service, and Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, brings children, art, and aquatic conservation together.

To enter, young artists create an original illustration of any official state fish and written words detailing its behavior, habitat, and efforts to conserve it. Learn more at StateFishArt.org.

For more information about the Florida Fish Art Contest, contact Laura Rambo Walthall at 850-488-0520 or Laura.Walthall@MyFWC.com.

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