Many congratulations to Ameka K, Year 7, who has won the Royal Society of Biology BioArtAttack 2D Award with her ‘Amazonian Poison Dart Frog’. The competition is open to children aged 7 to 18 from around the world and over 700 entries were received this year. It asks pupils to combine their knowledge of science and art in a 2D format to celebrate an area of the natural world with their audience.
On reflecting on winning this year’s competition, Ameka said: “I was on cloud nine when I found out I had won the competition. I am most grateful to receive an award of such prestige.
I had selected the Amazonian poison dart frog for several reasons: I admire its flamboyance and scintillating colours and I have always been fascinated with rainforests in general. I have always had an affinity towards biology and art. I recall being inspired by a magazine I once read in a science lesson; it had several pictures of exquisite, exotic animals which piqued my interest.”
She will receive her award at The House of Commons in London, during Biology Week on Wednesday 15 October 2025.