Our 2025 to 2026 Artwork and Drawing Contests had wonderful submissions from Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers across the state.
The winning students and schools were invited to attend Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature, where they were honored online for their inspiring work by the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Maryland State Department of Education.
Congratulations To This Year’s Honorees:
Elementary School Artwork Contest
1st – Dewmi G., Garrett Park Elementary, Montgomery County
2nd (tie) – Rindra R., Garrett Park Elementary, Montgomery County
2nd (tie) – Caroline B., Smithsburg Elementary, Washington County
3rd – Daisy F., Churchville Elementary, Harford County
Middle School Artwork Contest
1st – Carina A., Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences, Montgomery County
2nd – Claire V., Ridgely Middle, Baltimore County
3rd -Tie– Louise M., Ridgely Middle, Baltimore County
3rd -Tie– Braithe M., Ridgely Middle, Baltimore County
High School Drawing Contest
1st – Zoe M., Kent Island High, Queen Anne’s County
2nd – Addison P., Kent Island High, Queen Anne’s County
3rd -Tie– Elliana D., Kent Island High, Queen Anne’s County
3rd -Tie– Sophia P., North Hagerstown High, Washington County
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