Congressman Doug Lamborn | Doug Lamborn Official Website
Congressman Doug Lamborn | Doug Lamborn Official Website
Colorado Springs, CO - On May 5, 2023, Congressman Lamborn hosted students, parents, and educators from the 5th Congressional District to celebrate the local talent of artists in during the Congressional Art Competition Award ceremony. The event was held at the Colorado Springs Airport and featured more than 115 entries from students across 14 high schools.
Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement:
"The Congressional Art Competition encourages and recognizes the creativity of high school-aged students across the nation. This special event allows Members of Congress to formally recognize the talents and artistic ability of students and teachers throughout our districts. I am so pleased to see the unique talent we have here in Colorado's 5th Congressional District. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who participated. I look forward to seeing the District's 'Best of Show' displayed along with the other national winners in Washington, D.C."
This year's show is displayed online and was on display for three weeks at the Colorado Springs Airport.
Congressman Doug Lamborn and the 2022 'Best of Show' winner, Leya Kilpatrick of The Vaguard School.
The 'Best of Show' winner receives scholarship opportunities and other great prizes. Additionally, the 'Best of Show' winner receives two round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines to attend the official celebration in Washington, D.C. High school-aged students in the district are encouraged to enter the annual competition, and the winner's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
The winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition in Colorado's 5th Congressional District are as follows:
People’s Choice Award
Sienna Mandile of CIVA Charter High SchoolTitle: Eye of the Tiger Teacher: Kyle Hills
Best in Keeping with the Theme
“Past, Present, and Future of Colorado”
Amarie Paxton of James Irwin Charter High School
Title: The Colorado Sky
Teacher: Suzan Mitchell
Best of Show
Leya Kilpatrick of The Vanguard School
Title: Through the Lens of a Chemist
Teacher: Greg Custer
1st Place: Namoi Patterson of Pine Creek High School
2nd Place: Bailey Ford of Fountain-Fort Carson High School
3rd Place: Amelia Menozzi of Palmer High School
Meritorious: Amanda Arant of Pine Creek High School
1st Place: Elisa Wilson of The Vanguard School
2nd Place: Abigail Stephens of Pine Creek High School
3rd Place: Esther Horvath of Palmer High School
Meritorious: Eden Peters of Thrive Homeschool Academy
1st Place: Scott Watembach of Fountain-Fort Carson High School
2nd Place: Eduardo Duarte of Palmer High School
3rd Place ~ Mauricio Cortes-Arango ~ Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Meritorious: Annie Jenson of Palmer Ridge High School
1st Place: Amelia Colson of The Vanguard School
2nd Place: Addison Ordner of Pine Creek High School
3rd Place: Lilliana Snyder of The Vanguard School
Meritorious: Catherine Kniffin of The Classical Academy
1st Place: Sky Wykstra of Fountain-Fort Carson High School
2nd Place: Carsyn Cormaney of The Classical Academy
3rd Place: Tylecia McDaniel of Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Meritorious: Ella Parafiniuk of The Classical Academy
1st Place: Hannah Gott of The Classical Academy
2nd Place: Lauren Hasenbalg of Fountain-Fort Carson High School
3rd Place: Rose Ortiz of Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Meritorious: Sydney Black: Palmer High School
1st Place: Molly Burton of Pine Creek High School
2nd Place: Paisley Hoy of Cheyenne Mountain High School
3rd Place: Lia Parks of Cheyenne Mountain High School
The Congressional Art Competition provides Members of Congress the opportunity to showcase the creative talents of high school students in their district.
Special thanks to the Colorado Springs Airport for their assistance and dedication to making this annual event a successful one.
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