Congratulations to these designers & builders for winning prizes in the Big BAD Birdhouse Project! Thank you to all the nearly 300 artists that participated in the project and helped make Lincoln a more beautiful and bird-friendly place. Stay tuned for local locations displaying the winning birdhouses soon. Pictures of the winning birdhouses in each category are below.

And, everyone is welcome to come celebrate the winning birdhouses at our FIRST FRIDAY w/the Big BAD Birdhouse Project event & auction on Friday, May 6, from 5-7pm at the Nebraska History Museum.

Best in Show/First Place Creative Art & Design: Adult - Abbey Bettinger

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First Place Creative Art & Design: Grades K-2 - Edwin Garcia

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First Place Creative Art & Design: Grades 3-5 - Amelia Ross

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First Place Creative Art & Design: Grades 6-8 - Emily Brhel

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First Place Creative Art & Design: Grades 9-12 - Makayleigh Berlie

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First Place Creative Art & Design: Team - Mac and Gray Ousey + Layne Nelson

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First Place Form & Function: Grades K-2 - Ryan Kramer

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First Place Form & Function: Grades 3-5 - Jay Naeleigh

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First Place Form & Function: Grades 6-8 - J Shaun Williams

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First Place Form & Function: Grades 9-12 - Diamond Holt

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First Place Form & Function: Adult - Elizabeth Oedell

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First Place Form & Function: Team - Harry Heafer and Bailey Feit