Eight Iranian children awarded at Japan’s JQA drawing contest
Eight young Iranian artists were honored in the 24th JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest, held in Japan in 2024.
The competition, organized by the Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA), received 8,514 entries from 68 countries, with 160 submissions from Iran, IRNA reported.
The Iranian Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon) participated with 50 artworks, resulting in eight awards and honorary diplomas for its members.
The contest, themed "joyful times for people and nature," aims to encourage children worldwide to express their thoughts on environmental issues through art.
Among the winners, 13-year-old Sana Khodai from Boshrouyeh, South Khorasan Province, received the Special Jury Prize.
Four first-place awards were granted to Setayesh Ghavibazou, 9, from Meshkinshahr, Ardabil Province; Zahra Jalili, 10, from Tehran; Mahya Asadi, 12, from Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province; and Mahshid Ghasemi, 14, from Kahriz Sang, Isfahan Province.
Also, three honorary diplomas were awarded to Mohammadreza Mousavi, 13, from Tehran; Hananeh Nasiri, 13, from Meshkinshahr; and Zeinab Rahimi, 14, from Namin, Ardabil Province.
The JQA contest, established to foster global environmental awareness among children, has been a platform for young artists to showcase their perspectives on nature and sustainability.