SC Wildlife Federation is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Forks, Knives & Spoonbills Art Contest. All entries depict the species which will be featured in this year’s Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner series. We are very grateful to all the artists who participated in the contest, and shared their artwork with us!

First Place: Palmetto Feathers by Heather Deacon

“A relative newcomer to the art world, much of my portfolio has been built around animals in and around our beautiful state. And, as a South Carolina native whose family has deep, multi-generational hunting traditions, preservation, conservation, and environmental stewardism has always been at the forefront of the lessons and culture we’ve been fortunate to have had passed down. I was excited by this year’s species selections – several of which I’d not realized were at risk – and had such fun bringing them to life! Wildlife artists in our state are privileged to have such a wide array of subjects from which to find inspiration, and being given the opportunity to showcase our craft while bringing awareness is a true honor. I’m both delighted and humbled to have been selected as this year’s winner – many thanks to South Carolina Wildlife Federation for including me in such an elegant and meaningful platform.” – Heather Deacon

Second Place: Alexander Rouse

Third Place: Interconnected by Jordan Heidler

Please see below for the work of the other wonderful artists who participated in this contest!

“Don’t Rock Our Lifeboat” by Sharon Bogan

“Soar Above” by Natalie Becerra.

“Dinner Under the Oak Tree” by Hannah Rhea.

“Gathering at the Winding Tree” by Audra Caldwell.

“Big Pink and the Peeps” by Marcia McCord.

“Spring is on the way” by Barbara Yongue.

God’s Creation by Ginny Stonehouse

“Birds” by Susanna Prescott, age 8.

“Birds of a Feather” by Ann Corrao.

Untitled by Revan Belles-Faithful

“Help birds” by Henry Prescott, age 10.