2025 Graphic Short
Story Contest
With all of the environmental concerns we face today, sometimes the easiest thing to do is—act locally! For this year's contest, we are calling on teens to spotlight organizations in the NYC and LA areas that bring healing and regenerative solutions to environmental issues and encourage a community reconnection to the natural world. By bringing awareness to these organizations, we learn about ways we can get involved and help individually and collectively within our communities.
What story do you want to bring alive about an organization making positive impacts for your community, city, or state?
Please read through all of the links before starting your story!
Graphic Story Contest Trailer
How To Create Your Graphic Story
Dates and Deadlines:
Entry deadline is: May 26th, 2025
Awards:
6 winning stories will be selected. Each winner will receive $500.
3 stories will receive honorable mentions. Each youth will receive $150.
All finalists’ stories will be displayed on Rising Earth’s website in our online gallery, along with their name and location. Also, the organizations featured in these stories will often use the work for promotional or educational purposes, featuring the story on their social media platforms–Spread the love!
Bring the contest into your classroom!
“The Graphic Shorts tell stories that deserve a spotlight, they give hope to people who have lost their optimism for the future. We need to keep fighting for a better world, and these stories help give inspiration and promote participation.”