Dear Mr. xxxxxx:

2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

Monday morning, I had the honor of hosting the 2023 Congressional Art Competition at Wallace State University in Hanceville, Alabama.

Each year, students from schools in Alabama’s Fourth District submit their artwork to be judged across several categories, with the “Best of Show” Award being the piece of art that is selected to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Also this year, Wallace State Community College graciously awarded our category winners scholarships. I would like to thank Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics and everyone at Wallace not only for these scholarships, but also for hosting our awards ceremony.

The competition is not over yet. The People’s Choice Competition will begin this evening at 5pm and run through Wednesday evening at 5pm. To cast your vote for your favorite piece, visit my official Facebook page, place a like on the photo containing your favorite piece, and comment why it is your favorite. NOTE: We only count the traditional "thumbs up" likes, and not the other emojis. 

I have here the full list of winners and a photo of our “Best of Show” winner that will soon make the trip to our nation’s Capital. You can watch the ceremony here.

PAINTINGS

3rd Place: Erin Collins, Arab High School

2nd Place: Aidan Middaugh, Northside High School

1st Place: Lona Perkins, Guntersville High School

 

DRAWINGS

3rd Place: Carley Zmolek, Boaz High School

2nd Place: Lauren Bernard, Deshler High School

1st Place: Elianna Hollis, Cullman High School

 

COLLAGES

3rd Place: Anna Wade, Covenant Christian School

2nd Place: Ella Smith, Guntersville High School

1st Place: Caroline Gray, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School

 

PRINTS

3rd Place: Abigail Naugher, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School

2nd Place: Michael Atkins, Haleyville High School

1st Place: Nicholas Church, Haleyville High School

 

MIXED MEDIA

3rd Place: Anna Beth Jeffreys, Sulligent High School

2nd Place: Ella Quarles, Guntersville High School

1st Place: Breanna Black, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School

 

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

3rd Place: Angelina Wadsworth, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School

2nd Place: Halia Salazar, Haleyville High School

1st Place: River Liverett, Haleyville High School

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

3rd Place: Betzy Silva, Cullman High School

2nd Place: Delanie Stracener, Cullman High School

1st Place: Anna Jackson, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School

 

BEST OF SHOW

Alliana Chenault, Lawrence County High School

Be sure to visit my Facebook page for photos of all of the 1st Place Winners and to vote for your favorite piece! 

May God bless you and your loved ones.

Sincerely,


Robert B. Aderholt