This competition is now open
The Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia and the International Cartographic Association
welcome you to the Barbara Petchenik Childrens Map Competition 2023.
The Barbera Petchenik Childrens World map drawing Competition dedicated web page is
//www.icaci.org/barbara-petchenik-competition-2023
The entries will be collected in four age groups:
under 6 years, 6 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years , 13 to 15 years
The rules for this competition are on the International Cartographic Association website.
The Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia is the ICA Australian member and coordinator of this competition
in Australia and entries must be lodged between 1 November 2022 and 1 March 2023 so that selected local winning entries can processed and be forwarded to the international committee by the local committee so they are received by the deadline of 1 May 2023.
This years theme is "A map of my future world".
The Australian representative has to forward the entries to the international committee.
Entries to be a maximum A3 size page.
This competition is now open
PRIZES
A First and Second prize will be awarded in each age category. A certificate will be provided to all Australian entrants by the Australian committee. An additional prize is possible in the International competition by the local Australian winners.
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Post your entry to
Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia
GPO Box 1817
Brisbane Qld 4001
Mark envelope containing your entry MAP ENCLOSED PLEASE DO NOT BEND
All documents related to the organization of the 2023 competition can be found using the links below:
- General rules for the Barbara Petchenik Competition 2023
- Rules for the national coordinators
- Rules for teachers and parents
- Parent permission form: the permission form that should be signed by parents or legal representatives
- Author data form: an optional data form to be annexed to the drawings selected for the international competition
DO NOT FORGET to send in the PARENT PERMISSION FORM and the AUTHOR DATA FORM with your entry. Without these completed forms the entry cannot be accepted.
Make sure there is an email address provided as it is necessary to communicate with you and send you your certificate.
Please make contact via the enquiry email address above to receive answers to any additional questions you may have.
John McCormack
Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia national coordinator
Barbara Petchenik Childrens Map Competition 2023.
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