Over the course of the Spring '22 semester, we will be running a number of student contests. Topics and prizes will vary. We encourage outside-the-box thinkers who want to engage in climate action to participate.
Past Contests

Contest #4: Mission Zero Sticker Design
Mission Zero is looking for their next sticker design! We'd like this to incorporate our Mission Zero logo and also be related to our mission. Our team will pick a winner to award the $250 prize plus the opportunity to be featured as part of our climate change initiatives. Click here for some inspiration!
CRITERIA:
- Incorporate a message about climate change
- Priority give to those that also use the Mission Zero logo (file here)
- Must be a current CU Boulder student to participate/win
DETAILS:
- Submit a high quality art that can be printed. Ideally vector ai, svg, or pdf files, but png and jpg will also be accepted.
- You make multiple submissions
- All photos/art/drawings/etc used must be owned & created by the student
- Prize: $250
- Dates: March 1 - March 15th

Contest #3: Climate Story Contest
Have you seen climate change affect our community? We want to hear how you experience climate change. So, submit your short personal story on how Climate has impacted you by Feb 28th for a chance to win! Our team will pick a winner to award the $250 prize plus the opportunity to be featured as part of our climate change initiatives. Click here for some inspiration!
Dates: February 14 - February 28, 2022
Criteria:
- Minimum two (six sentence) paragraphs
- Must be a current CU Boulder student to participate/win

Contest #3: Climate Photo Contest
Have you seen climate change affect our community? We want to see how you see climate change. So, submit your photo or video clip by Feb 14th for a chance to win! Our team will pick a winner to award the $250 prize plus the opportunity to be featured as part of our climate change initiatives. Click here for some inspiration!
How to submit:
- Follow @joinmissionzero on Instagram
- Post photo with hashtag #missionzerocontest (account must be public) or email photo/video clip to join@missionzero.io along with your caption
Dates: February 2 - February 14, 2022
Criteria:
- Aim is to show climate change impact and inspire change through photography or videography
- Must be a current CU Boulder student to participate/win
Contest #1: Climate Change Flag Design
Be Creative! Create a flag that unifies all of us in the fight against climate change. Click here for more inspiration
Prize: $250
Dates: January 12th - January 18th
Criteria:
- Aim is to create a symbol that the world can rally behind to fight climate change
- Think: Earth, Sea, Air
- Colors which are representative of sustainability, green, eco friendly
- Submissions should be emailed to Join@missionzero.io before the deadline with your social media handle
- Submissions should be either PNG/JPEG/PDF format
Photo Credit: Worldflagshop.com