With cash prizes of up to $5,000, The ArtEffect Project recognizes student art projects that creatively interpret an unsung hero story through a visual arts project, short narrative film, play or creative story.

The ArtEffect Project is open to U.S. and international students in grades 6-12. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. More information and a free 10-step art lesson plan can be found on the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes website.

With cash prizes up to $7,500, the Discovery Award recognizes student projects that celebrate unsung heroes from history uncovered through student research and creatively presented in a student-produced documentary film, play or website. The Discovery Award is open to U.S. and international students in grades 4-12 and has a deadline of July 1, 2018. More information can be found on the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes website.