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The Aon Japan Group's environmental initiative, Go! Blue Project, closed submissions for the Trash Art Contest 2026 on August 31. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated by creating artworks from recycled and discarded materials, including plastic waste. The winning entries selected through a rigorous judging process will be announced on September 30.
Now in its sixth year, the contest received support not only from across Japan, but also from many countries and regions through the Aon network across Asia Pacific. We hope you enjoy the diverse and imaginative artworks, each reflecting environmental awareness, creativity, and the unique perspectives of its community. During the ceremony, judges will also share their comments and reflections on the winning works, providing an opportunity to discover the stories, inspiration, and messages behind the award-winning creations.
Trash Art Contest 2026 Awards Ceremony
[Date]
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 17:00–18:00
[Format]
Hybrid event: In person and Online Participation Available
- In-person attendance: Café United, Aon Tokyo Office (limited to entrants and their accompanying guests)
* Advance registration is required.
Registration: [email protected]
* Identification, such as a driver's license or two business cards, is required to enter the office building. Please be sure to bring it with you.
- Online attendance: Trash Art Contest 2026 Awards Ceremony will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The meeting link will be provided at a later date.
* First-time users may need to download Microsoft Teams to their device. Please check your access in advance and complete any necessary setup before the event.
[Awards]
Preschool–Grade 2 | Grades 3–6 | Junior and Senior High School
- Grand Prize, Excellence Award and other awards are planned for each category.
- Participation prizes will also be available.
[Judges]
Panel Chair : Miki Sugiura (President of Sophia University)
Akihiko Yamazaki (Vice Chairperson, Japan Federation of Catholic Schools）
Akemi Ori (Sophia University)
Shukou Tsuchiya (Artist, Ink Painter)
Makiko Ohkura (Creative director of PICHU PICHU TOKYO)
Wakako Kanda（Sacred Heart Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of the Sacred
Heart, Tokyo）
Naoki Mizushima（Professor Emeritus / University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo)
[Supporting Organizations]
Sophia University
Program in Global Leadership Development, University of the Sacred Heart
Association for Promotion of International Cooperation (APIC)
Japan Federation of Catholic Schools
Green Sophia, Sophia University Environmental Activities Circle
[Materials]
Contest information materials
* 2025 Award-Winning Works
[FAQs]
Answers to commonly asked questions are available
here. Please review them.
More information about the contest is also available on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/goblue_japan/
What is Go! Blue Project?
Go! Blue Project is a CSR initiative of the Aon Japan Group that aims to address ocean plastic waste and promote a recycling-oriented society that reduces the burden on the environment. Activities include volunteer beach cleanups, awareness-raising programs for students from elementary school through university in collaboration with schools, and promoting the use of eco-bags at home and in the workplace. Starting from small actions close to home, we are expanding our activities from Japan to the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Contact
Go! Blue Project Contest Office
E-mail: [email protected]
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