“Called by the Ocean”
T-Shirt Design Contest

Win a T-shirt with your design and a gift from Kodiak shipped to your door!

 
 

Ocean Challenge is a place where the noise of the world fades, and something deeper begins to speak.

Out on the waters of Kodiak, Alaska, surrounded by endless horizon, wild weather, and the rhythm of the sea, you’re invited to step away from distraction and into stillness. In that quiet, many begin to hear something within: a call. A call to grow. A call to embrace responsibility. A call to forgive, to lead, to pursue a purpose greater than yourself. But answering that call takes courage.

Whether you’re battling a powerful halibut, learning to navigate the ocean, or pushing past your limits alongside your team, every challenge becomes an opportunity to rise. Through fishing, teamwork, and life on the water, you discover your strength, your faith, and your heart.

This year’s theme, Called by the Ocean, is about that moment when you recognize the voice within and choose to follow it. This is the spirit we’re looking to represent in our t-shirt design!

Design specifications:

  • Should include text “Called by the Ocean” and “NOCP 2026”

  • Fills back of T-shirt

  • ONE color design

  • Submitted in vector .ai file format

  • Elements to include are totally up to you, but it would be awesome if any elements used should reflect Alaska! Ex. Good Go boat, king salmon, halibut, rock fish, ling cod, gray whale, etc. Feel free to ask any questions.

Deadline:

  • April 5, 2026. Email nocp@kodiakoceantribe.org

Prize!

  • T-shirt with your design

  • Gift from Kodiak