Since 1999, Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) and International Certification Organization Network (IQNET) have been hosting the JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest for children aged 7 to 15 years old from around the world, supported by UNICEF Tokyo Office.
So far, the contest has been held 24 times and this year we've had over 8,500 entries from a record breaking 68 countries and region. In total, we have received nearly 360,000 drawings up to now. Full of imagination and artistic sensitivity, children drew pictures about nature and animals, their families and the surrounding area. The pictures also contain the message towards global environment, beyond borders and differences in their background cultures and languages.
As the organizer, we hope that this contest provides the children an opportunity to think about the global environment, by expressing their inspiration from nature's bounty. At the same time, we believe that the efforts to protecting the global environment will be further encouraged through the appreciation of such children's drawings.
The 2025 theme is "Let's Listen to Earth's Voice".
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Submissions are due no later than May 31st, 2025
- Judging occurs from June - August, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Children ages 7-15
- Paper size: 257mm x 364mm or smaller.
- Drawing tools: Free-hand drawing with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
- Digital works, AI-based creations, and works featuring specific characters, personal or company names, product names, logos, or texts cannot be submitted. Works that may infringe on third-party rights (including copyright and other intellectual property rights), including secondary uses of existing artworks or photos through reproduction or tracing, or works that show strong resemblance to others, cannot be submitted. JQA may withdraw the award at its discretion, even after the prize decision.
Deadline
- May 31st, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Paper size: 257mm x 364mm or smaller.
- Drawing tools: Free-hand drawing with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
- Print out the Application Form and glue it to the back of your drawing, then please send us your drawings to the below address.
- JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest Office
POB 264, Kyobashi Yubinkyoku, Tokyo, 104-8691, Japan
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The Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) is a certification body and quality assurance organization headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1953, JQA plays a large role in promoting quality management practices and ensuring the safety and reliability of products and services both domestically and internationally. As an accredited certification body, JQA offers a wide range of certification services including ISO 9001 for quality management systems, ISO 14001 for environmental management systems, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management systems, and various product certifications. JQA works closely with businesses, government agencies, and industry associations to develop standards, provide training and support, and facilitate trade and market access.
