JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest (Japan)
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.
Click Here for Application Form and Information (printable PDF)
Theme "What We Can Do for Our Planet"
Eligibility Children aged 7 through 15
Important Notes
Please enter necessary information in the Application Form and glue it to the back of the drawing.
Please be sure that the drawing has been drawn personally and has not been published.
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.
The drawing will not be returned.
The proprietary rights and copyright of the drawing will be transferred to JQA and the drawing may be used in publications or on the web for publicity and promotional purposes.
Applications sent in groups, such as a school, should be sent in a single packet.
When applying, please ensure your parents/guardians have accepted and approved the Important Notes above. For group applications, ensure the organizer has obtained approval from the artists and their parents/guardians regarding the Important Notes above.
The personal data submitted in the Application Form will be used to contact award winners and for sending participation gifts/Winner's Booklet. If your work is selected for an award, your name, grade (age), and country will be published alongside your work in the Booklet, exhibitions, and so on. Personal data is managed in compliance with Japanese laws and regulations, and the internal policies of the Japan Quality Assurance Organization.
Application Deadline Application must reach us by May 31, 2026
Application 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.
Application Address
Please send us your drawings:
(A) Using normal postal service?
Please send to:
JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest Office
POB 264, Kyobashi Yubinkyoku, Tokyo, 104-8691, Japan
OR
(B) Using a courier that rejects POB destinations?
QA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest Office
Rm.303, Sankyo Bldg., 2-7-12 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045
TEL +81-3-3546-3631
Winners Announcement August, 2026 (to be announced on this website)
Prizes/Awards
54 winners will receive special memorabilia.
All entrants will receive a participation prize (dispatched in late December).
SCHEDULE
31st May - The deadline for application
Early June - Preliminary Judgement
Early July - Final Judgement
Early August - Announcement of Winners
Late December - Award Shipment
