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2026 Student Art
Contest Results

Contest Prompt
Upholding the Rule of Law:
What does seeking justice for all look like? 

We are living in unprecedented times today, where the Constitution is being challenged, rule of law is being upended, and companies, universities, immigrants and other marginalized people are being demonized. If Minoru Yasui were alive today, what hopeful actions would he take for democracy, civil rights, and social justice?

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Senior Division,
First Place

Katharine Abbott

11th Grade

The Northwest School

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Junior Division,
First Place

Ava Makiya

8th Grade Gaithersburg Middle School

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Senior Division,
Honorable Mention

Nora Hammond

11th Grade

North Salem High School

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Senior Division,
Second Place

Ami Moon

12th Grade

Kentridge High School

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Junior Division,
Second Place

Ty Owen Hjelmeland

8th Grade

Arts & Communication Magnet Academy

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Junior Division,
Honorable Mention

Graham Bertram

8th Grade

Arts & Communication Magnet Academy

2026 Educator Engagement Award

The Educator Engagement Award recognizes an outstanding educator who encourages the most students from their school to participate in the Student Contest and is awarded $500 for arts supplies/programs. 

2026 Senior Division Submissions

The senior division is open to 9th - 12th grade students, or children ages 14 -18 years old

2026 Junior Division Submissions

The junior division is open to 5th - 8th grade students, or children ages 10 - 14 years old.

Past Winners
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