OAR 635-095-0111: Selection Process and Criteria

(1) Winning entries shall be selected by a five-member panel including one Fish and Wildlife Commission member and four citizens appointed by the Director or their designee. Panel members may include representatives from the art community, wildlife profession, news media and conservation organizations. (2) The selection panel shall choose winning artwork based on: (a) Artistic composition; (b) Anatomical accuracy; (c) Habitat accuracy; (d) General rendering; (e) Background; and (f) General appeal. (3) All artwork submissions shall be made available for public viewing following selection of the winning entries.