I.CARE'S ANNUAL TRASH DERBY
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in support of Goal: Clean Seas
Triumph over Trash
Below is a list of all of the current prizes for the 4th Annual I.CARE Trash Derby. Prizes will continue to be added as they are received. Stay tuned to see which prizes end up in which category!
Dive Shop Division
Diving with a participating dive shop automatically puts you in a giveaway for a chance to win some amazing dive-related prizes! If you are on the winning dive shop's team, you will receive an additional entry into the giveaway/drawing. Divers must dive their dives and be present to win!
1st drawing:
Mares SXS 62X valued at ~$500
Mares SXS Octopus valued at ~$200
2nd drawing:
Mares Prestige BCD Unisex
Size L valued at ~$640
3rd drawing:
Mares Console Puck Lite
Mission 2 valued at ~$340
Private Boat Division & Land/Shore Division
Cash Prizes based on most lbs/person. Debris lbs will be divided by total number of participants on the team. All team members must register to participate.
Cash Prize Per Division:
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $150
NEW Small Waste Category
"Previously known as Small Plastics Category"
This category encourages small waste removal. Exchange full bags for stamped I.CARE tickets to exchange for prizes or raffle entries at the I.CARE tent at the festival. Details to be discussed at the Team Leader Meeting.
NEW Traps Prize Category
This category encourages trap removal. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place to be awarded at the festival. Details to be discussed at the Team Leader Meeting.
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Prizes for this catagory donated by:
Most Monofilament
Overall Winner - $250 and Wild Bird Sanctuary private tour and prize basket
Most Unique Item 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place
Bring your most unique debris to the derby to be voted on or leave it for with a volunteer at a drop-off location to be brought to the festival. Take a photo and email to trashderby@gmail.com if leaving at drop off location or for large items. Be sure to include your team name and item description. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place will be determined by popular vote at the festival. ​
Prizes: Ages 21+
4 cases of beer cans from Islamorada Brewery.
96 cans - 6 packs include Islamorada Brewery's core beers: Sandbar Sunday, Islamorada Ale, Channel Marker, No Wake Zone, Go Fish American Lager and rotating seasonal flavors
Valued at ~$180
Raffle and Silent Auction Prize List
Below are a non-categorized list of prizes at the I.CARE Trash Derby. Stay tuned to learn how you can win these prizes!
*Exact values of prizes may vary. These are approximations. Physical prizes may vary slightly from images.*
Garmin Descent X30 Computer
Donated by: Garmin
~$800 value​
SSI Blue Oceans Merchandise
SSI Backpacks
Blue Oceans Ambassadors Sweatshirts
SSI T-shirts
SSI Dive Team hats
Donated by Head Watersports
~$600 total value
Ocean Artist Package
Julie Siracusa sarongs
Julie Siracusa greeting cards
Small reef ball from No Shoes Reefs
Donated by Julie Siracusa, Ocean Artist
~$420 total value
Metal Art Pieces
Sea creature metal art pieces
Donated by Metal Memories
~$60 value
Dell 15 Laptop
Donated by Spider Networks
$500 value
Full Snorkel Set
Includes mask, fins, snorkel, booties
Donated by Key Dives
Up to $400 value
Key West Dive Experience
SouthPoint Divers Key West SCUBA Diving
Donated by Southpoint Divers
~$164 value
One Night Stay in Key West
One night stay at Key West Historic Inns
Donated by Key West Historic Inns
Up to $750 value
Florida Keys Artwork Prints
Donated by Brenda Bush
~$40 value
Midway Cafe Gift Card
Midway Cafe gift card, t-shirt, and mug
Donated by Midway Cafe
~$50 value
Keys Chocolates & Ice Cream Gift Card
Enjoy a sweet treat courtesy of Keys Chocolates & Ice Cream
Donated by Keys Chocolates & Ice Cream
~$25 value
Wahoo's Gift Card
Enjoy waterfront views and a wonderful meal
Donated by Wahoos Seafood Bar & Grill Restaurant
~$50 value
Snorkeling Experience for Two
Snorkel in beautiful Islamorada!
Donated by Sundance Watersports
~$130 value
Lorelei's Gift Card
Enjoy waterfront views and a wonderful meal
Donated by Lorelei Restaurant and Cabana Bar
~$100 value
Mangrove Mike's Gift Card
Enjoy tasty food in a fun atmosphere.
Donated by Mangrove Mike's
~$50 value
Bayside Gourmet Gift Card
Enjoy Italian food in Islamorada.
Donated by Bayside Gourmet
~$75 value
Fishing Trip for Two
Enjoy a fishing trip for two in Islamorada.
Donated by Robbie's of Islamorada
~$200 value
Islamorada Pizza Co. Goodies
Gift card, hat, and t-shirt
Donated by Islamorada Pizza Co.
~$50 value
Dolphin Swim
Swim with dolphins at Theater of the Sea
Donated by Theater of the Sea
~$500 value
Backcountry Cowboy Bike Rental
1/2 day bicycle rental
Donated by Backcountry Cowboy Outfitters
~$50 value
Boat Rental
Boat rental in the Florida Keys
Donated by A1A Watersports
~$300 value
PADI E-Learning Courses
3 PADI E-Learning Courses for any PADI course
Donated by PADI Americas
up to $300 value per course
Stream2Sea Goodie Bags
Donated by: Stream2Sea
~$60 value​
IronSwell Goodie Bags
Hats, fabric bags, lanyards, stickers
Donated by: IronSwell
~$470 value​
Vitamin Sea Eagle Ray Painting
Silent Auction item
Oil on canvas 15” x 30” x 2.5”
Donated by: Julie Siracusa
~$3500 value​
Hand-made Afghan
Silent Auction item
Hand-crafted afghan
Donated by: Norine Blanton
~$200 value​
The Ultimate Sea - To - Table Experience
Silent Auction item
This 3 hour private expedition aboard The Poppa Wahoo includes:
- Private Crew: a dedicated Captain, Chef and Steward.
- The Experience: Sport fishing followed by an on-board culinary presentation where the Chef prepares, cooks, and serves the fresh catch.
- The Pairing: a curated wine tasting to complement the meal.
$2,500 value
Scuba Tank Ocean Creatures Wind Chime
Silent Auction item
Recycled scuba tank with hand-painted ocean creatures crafted into a wind chime.
$150 value