WEAD Wells Fargo Green Team Recognition Program 2013

The Women Environmental Artists Directory (WEAD) is sponsoring a competition to commission an award for Wells Fargo's Green Teams. Wells Fargo's Environmental Affairs team wishes to award the equivalent of the Stanley Cup for green initiatives around the company. The award will be given quarterly to one of 45 Green Teams across the country, comprised of Wells Fargo employees.

The award should be recognizable as made from trash or refuse, valued as a precious prize, unique and unconventional. Green Team names or stories about their projects can be added to the trophy. Maximum dimensions are 18 in. W x 24 in. H x 12 in. D with a maximum weight of 25 lbs. The award must be durable, pack and travel well, and come in reusable packaging that fits in an office cubicle. It will travel four times a year across the country and should align with Wells Fargo's brand messaging and values.

Open to all professional ecoartists residing within the United States. Applicants should submit a maximum of eight images of past work and a brief written proposal by June 8, 2013. Three finalists will be selected and awarded a $200 honorarium each to submit a detailed maquette and supporting documentation. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 commission to produce and ship the final artwork. Finalists will be notified June 17, 2013; detailed maquettes are due July 29, 2013; the winner will be notified August 5, 2013 with $1,000 awarded; final artwork is due September 30, 2013; and the remaining $1,000 will be paid October 18, 2013. Contact Judith Blankman at [email protected] or Sharon Siskin at [email protected] with questions.