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A Grand Canyon Plate for the Grand Canyon State

We invited artists of all ages to submit original designs for the new Grand Canyon specialty license plate.

Three people watch the sunset at Yavapai Point

Grand Canyon Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, invited artists of all ages who are legal residents of Arizona to submit original designs for the new Grand Canyon specialty license plate.

The response was incredible, featuring creative designs that celebrated the beauty, wonder, and significance of Grand Canyon National Park. All designs were vetted to ensure they were not AI-generated. As part of our contest rules, all artists confirmed that their designs are original work.

We narrowed the submissions down to five finalists and invited the public to vote for their favorite. This winning design will help raise awareness of Grand Canyon Conservancy and our mission to protect and preserve Grand Canyon National Park for generations to come. 

Congratulations to the contest winner, Peter Malamas!

What inspired his design? Peter shared: "I was inspired by my visit to the Grand Canyon and it indescribable beauty. I was inspired by WPA posters and by the Conservancy Logo itself."

License Plate Design by Peter Malamas

And there's even more to celebrate! 

Once the license plate becomes available, $17 from every $25 annual specialty plate fee will support Grand Canyon Conservancy and our work at the park. 

A Grand Canyon specialty license plate is simple, voluntary, and powerful. Every plate purchased allows Arizonans to carry a symbol of Grand Canyon wherever they go—and, more importantly, to invest directly in its future.

We expect the plate to be available to Arizona drivers by he end of 2027. 

Proceeds from the specialty plate will support Grand Canyon Conservancy’s work with Grand Canyon National Park, including:

  • Protecting the canyon through scientific research and conservation efforts that address water scarcity, wildfire resilience, and the protection of native plants and wildlife.
  • Preserving history by restoring historic buildings, safeguarding archaeological sites, and protecting the cultural stories woven throughout this extraordinary landscape.
  • Honoring tribal co-stewardship by supporting Indigenous partnerships that protect sacred places, elevate traditional knowledge, and ensure tribal voices help shape the future of Grand Canyon.
  • Expanding unforgettable visitor experiences through educational programs, school field trips, distance learning, artist and scientist residencies, and other opportunities that inspire deeper connections to the canyon.