LaGuardia High School NFT Art Contest: The Alconox Packaging Evolution

(You can find the submission form below.)

Alconox Inc., a leading manufacturer of laboratory detergents, is proud of its roots. Our COO, Elliot Lebowitz, is an alumnus of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. The foundational story of Alconox began in 1946 when Louis Zisman and William Lebowitz (Elliot’s father) combined their expertise. Zisman’s groundbreaking wetting agent that cleaned without residue met Lebowitz’s expansive distribution in the laboratory market, leading to the birth of Alconox® detergent.

For decades, Alconox has been housed in a cardboard box, reminiscent of traditional milk cartons. This September, we’re ushering in a new era by transitioning our 4lb cartons to 4lb jars. With a recyclable, water-resistant design and an airtight flip-top lid, it’s the same trusted powder in a fresh, eco-friendly package.

We invite the talented students of LaGuardia High School to help us capture this pivotal moment in our journey. Create an NFT that tells our story of change, tradition, and innovation.

Original Packaging

New Packaging

Here are the parameters for the contest:

LaGuardia High School NFT Art Contest: The Alconox Packaging Evolution – Contest Parameters

• Objective: Create an NFT artwork that captures the essence of one of the four Alconox products, showcasing its journey from the iconic cardboard box to the new 4lb jar design.
• Eligibility:
  • Open to all students currently enrolled at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
  • Each student can submit up to two designs, but they must be for different products.
• Artwork Guidelines:
  • Digital medium only.
  • Format: JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, MP4, MP3, WAV. Size: Not exceeding 100MB.
  • Artwork should be original and not infringe on any copyrights.
  • Product art and various other resources will be available here. You will be free to use any of these resources in your art. 
  • We can hold a Zoom meeting with interested students and some scientists and business executives at Alconox Inc. You will be able to learn more about the contest and what we are looking for in winners.
• Submission Process:
  • Artworks to be submitted via the form below.
  • Include a brief description (100 words max) explaining the inspiration behind the design.
  • Clearly mention which product the design represents.
  • Deadline for submission: January 1, 2024.
• Prizes:
  • Four winners will be selected, one for each product: Alcojet, Alconox, Tergajet, Tergazyme.
  • Each winner will receive $2,500.
  • Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts will receive a donation of $5,000 from Alconox Inc. in acknowledgment of the creativity and talent of its students.
  • No matter how much money is raised in the NFT auction, the artist winners and the school will receive the prizes mentioned above.
  • Anything raised above $20,000 will be split between Alconox Inc. and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
• Selection Criteria:
  • Relevance to the theme.
  • Originality and creativity.
  • Visual appeal and design aesthetics.
  • Clarity of the product’s journey.
• Announcement of Winners:
  • Winners will be announced on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
  • The winning designs will be featured on Alconox Inc.’s website and social media platforms.
• NFT Auction
  • The winning designs will then be auctioned off as NFTs in March 2024. The auction will be open to the public. Anyone is welcome to bid. 
  • This will give everyone an opportunity to experiment with the NFT market, cryptocurrency and have discussions about whether or not NFTs are legitimate forms of art ownership. 
• Rights and Permissions:
  • By entering the contest, participants grant Alconox Inc. the right to use, reproduce, display, and distribute their submitted artwork for promotional and marketing purposes.
  • Alconox Inc. will credit the artist whenever the artwork is used.
• Miscellaneous:
  • Participants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their submission details.
  • Alconox Inc. reserves the right to modify the contest parameters or cancel the contest if deemed necessary.