The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has rolled out its latest collectible state waterfowl stamp, which happens to showcase an outstanding piece of art by 16-year-old Glory Malone from Dover. Chosen for the Best of Show title in the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest, Malone’s artwork has been transformed into a stamp, now open to collectors and conservation supporters for purchase. According to a report from the TWRA, the stamp sales will directly benefit habitat improvement efforts throughout the state.
Since 1999, TWRA has adopted the leading artwork from the state’s Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest to design its annual collectible stamp. For her winning artwork, Malone used a combination of acrylic paint, colored pencil, and alcohol marker to capture the male ruddy duck, which stood out among 1,464 entries from young artists spread over four age groups. It’s a meticulous process selecting a single piece from so many, chosen to not only be commemorative but also to help fund conservation initiatives.
The TWRA mentions that the Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp program is an art contest managed by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s structured with the aim of educating students on the critical nature of preserving our wetland habitats and the waterfowl that inhabit them. Science, the arts, and core subjects come together in the program to instill a deeper understanding and appreciation for natural resources among the youth, culminating in the annual art competition…