Since its inception in 1989, the Connecticut Waterfowl Association (CWA) has coordinated the Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Art (CT JRDS) Contest in Connecticut. The CT JRDS uses a science based art curriculum to educate students from kindergarten to high school about waterfowl habitat and conservation principles. The “Final Project” for these curricula is the Duck Stamp Painting.

The 2020 contest judging was held on March 22, 2019 at . The winning image featured a

Sophie is a “repeat” winner in the CT JRDS, having taken home awards in previous contests.

Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Competition Winners 2019

From left to right, top to bottom.

Group 1 K-3       Macayla Samorajczyk - Common Eider

Group 2 4-6        Madelyn Stratton - Hooded Mergansers

Group 3  7-9       Sophie Archer - Blue-wing Teal Acrylic Best of Show

Group 4  10-12   Skylah Miller - Mallard Duckling