ANIMALS ARE NOT RUBBISH WINNERS ANNOUNCED
In March 2009, Orion Children’s Books, the Born Free Foundation and Waterstone’s announced the launch of a nationwide competition to raise awareness of animal conservation and encourage children to think about why wildlife is important, by making models of endangered animals from recycled material.
We were astounded, both by the reaction from schools across the country, receiving hundreds of entries from class groups, clubs and individuals, and by the quality of the entries received. If we thought that the short- listing process was a tough job, and only 24 animals made the shortlist, then that was nothing compared to the unenviable task facing our judges of picking out just two winners (and as you will see below, we ended up with two, plus two commended!).
The shortlist can still be seen on the website: www.animalsarenotrubbish.co.uk The judges were: author Lauren St John, Virginia McKenna and Will Travers from the Born Free Foundation, actors Martin Clunes and Ruth Wilson - Born Free supporters and from Orion Children’s Books Publisher Fiona Kennedy.
The judges' thoughts on the process:
Lauren St John:
‘The talented, creative children who have taken part in our competition have sent out a resounding message that endangered animals are NOT rubbish. They've also proved that thousands of children, teachers and librarians across Britain care very deeply that one in four mammals face extinction and want to do everything they can to prevent that. I, for one, find that extremely heartening and inspirational.’
Martin Clunes:
‘What a great 'rubbish' idea. The standard of entries was so high even I found it hard to judge such ' a load of rubbish’! The children have done a fantastic job and what a great way to help wildlife'
Virginia McKenna, OBE:
‘This incredible exhibition proves many things. How talented and imaginative children are and how animal ‘sculptures’ can be made from everything and anything. How can one choose between the mournful orangutan and the friendly panda, the endearing elephant and the striding cheetah? It was so difficult! The children have created animals to treasure and shown us that everything has a value. A message we should all remember’.
Visit the ANIMALS ARE NOT RUBBISH website for further information.
The winning entries
- WINNER (GROUP ENTRY): Bumble bee/Dodo by Phil & Jim Art Club, SS Philip and SS James Primary, School, Oxford
- HIGHLY COMMENDED (GROUP ENTRY): Asian Elephant by St Augustine’s C. E Primary School, Pendlebury, Manchester
- WINNER (INDIVIDUAL ENTRY): Cheetah by Ellie Brown
- HIGHLY COMMENDED (INDIVIDUAL ENTRY): Tiger by Ella Constable
Winning and shortlisted entries will go ‘on Safari’ around the UK during the summer, hosted by Waterstone’s
The creators of the winning entry will receive a special visit to their school from Lauren St John and Born Free (along with membership to our Kids Club), tickets to a very special event in London in the autumn that will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Foundation and £650 of Orion Children’s Books
The newly-launched Last Leopard Fund will raise money for the Born Free Foundation’s many rescue projects around the world. Fundraising packs were sent to all entrants and the fund will form part of the ongoing legacy of the campaign.
To buy Lauren's books online, click on the image below or visit www.waterstones.com/animals for a chance to win a fabulous family safari to Africa courtesy of &BEYOND, Kuoni and South Africa Airways.
Lauren has set up a fundraising arm of this campaign – The Last Leopard Fund – with the Born Free Foundation. This fund will be dedicated to the rescue, protection and care of threatened wild animals in Africa. The fund’s first project will be to contribute towards Born Free’s rescue and long term care of three leopards from a failed Cyprus Zoo.
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