Gouverneur Central School Abigail Miller View the 2019-2020 state winners or all the previous first-place national winners. “Putting on My Bootstraps” West Fargo High School Oregon City, Oregon, Department of Nevada About the 2019-20 winner ... Ruby Howe, a seventh grade student from Rochester Hills, Michigan, was named the 2019-20 Patriot's Pen first place winner. This article is featured in the November/December issue of VFW magazine, and was written by Amanda Cook, editor-in-chief of the VFW Auxiliary Magazine.. Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. “Sacrifices” Pahrump, Nevada, Department of Virginia First-place winners in the 2020 VFW National Publications Contest are pictured above. Media: Colored Pencil 11th Grade “Untitled” Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 3699 Visit https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest to see the winners and learn how high school students can participate in the 2020-2021 contest. We are one of the top ten providers of volunteer hours in the VA medical system. Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Department of South Carolina “Four-Legged Hero” Station Camp High School Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9851 More than 4,000 students submitted entries and a total of $31,000 in national scholarships was awarded to nine students in 2020. We are a voice for veterans on Capitol Hill and are instrumental in assisting the VFW pass or block legislation that impacts veterans and their families. Media: Colored Pencil, Oil Paint and Pen All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. 12th Grade Sarah Whitehouse T Complete contest application and attach to back of entr y. Lorna Brooke Smith Titania Niedner Allison Mroczek 12th Grade Tacoma, Washington, Department of West Virginia Jase Jarding With more than 3,700 Auxiliaries, there is likely one in your area working to improve the lives of America’s uncommon heroes. VFW Auxiliary 12th Grade The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary is proud to present the national winners of the 2019-2020 Illustrating America art contest. Bethany Barnes “A Return Home” Media: Acrylic Manatee School for the Arts Kansas City, MO 64111, 2022 Mid-Year Conference and Celebrating America’s Freedom Event, Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, view all the previous first-place national winners, 2020 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Department Winners. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1273 Media: Watercolor Media: Oil Paint and Acrylic Mt. 11th Grade The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. Conference winners will be announced May 1. “Grandpa” “Brotherhood” Media: Nails, Embroidery Floss, Wood and Acrylic Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $29,500 in national scholarships. “Semper Fi” Coachella Valley High School Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6817 “Picture Perfect” Media: Colored Pencil and Acrylic 11th Grade Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 10018 Chris Breyne 42W 640 Star Lane Sugar Grove, IL 60554 P: 630-885-1684 E: ChrisBreyne@att.net “Making Life Bearable for our Veterans” There are 4 scholarships in this program (Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen, Continuing Education, Young American Creative Patriotic Art) 2 of these programs are specific to the VFW … Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1341 12th Grade 12th Grade Patience Ann Theune 11th Grade Their sister Bekah Jensen, a 7th grader, took the award for first place in the 6-8 grade category. Molly Swanz Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1523 Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9226 Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 5658 Berrien High School Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9059 12th Grade “Sacrifice” New York Mills High School Tacoma School of the Arts “Untitled” “United We Stand” Logan Mercui Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 614 Media: Watercolor Every year, members fund-raise millions of dollars for charitable projects that benefit veterans and their families. The VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest was established in 1979 to give high school students a platform and venue for expressing patriotism not only through their words, but also their art. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 5864 Ashley Johnson Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6248 Veronica Bieker Pahrump Valley High School We are proud to present the Department (state) winners of the 2019-2020 VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. 11th Grade 11th Grade 11th Grade Alexander Prince “Not Forgotten” Zadie Shea LaValley Media: Charcoal Bishop Stang High School “An Embrace from Heaven” Kansas City, Mo. Eagle River, Alaska, Department of California Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7794 “Untitled” Shawnee, Oklahoma, Department of New Jersey “Old Glory on the Horizon” Chesapeake City, Maryland, Department of Massachusetts Mia Hereford Louisiana High School Her art illustrates a woman’s struggle with loss and post-traumatic stress. Manville, New Jersey, Department of Oregon 11th Grade Patriot's Pen Each year more than 165,400 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. 10th Grade Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6471 National Patriotic Art Contest Winners Announced. Students must submit an original two- or three-dimensional piece of artwork. North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Department of Minnesota Indio, California, Department of Colorado Winston Learning Academy Harlan, Iowa, Department of Kansas While in the U.S. Marines, she trained a military working dog that she became attached to. Quinn Sullivan 406 W. 34th St., 10th Floor PACE & Eagle River High School “Untitled” Bryn Ward Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1324 Hamilton High School Did you miss any of the Department winners or want to see them again? Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Media: Acrylic and White Gel Pen 12th Grade Home Schooled “Silent, but Loud Salute” Oostburg High School Learn more about the contest and view all the previous first-place national winners. “Sacrifice” Cassie Jankowski The annual contest began in 1979 and recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youth. Charles Town, West Virginia, Department of Wisconsin 12th Grade Foley High School “Untitled” Larky White Approximately 4,000 students participate each year. Emily Ann Pace Oregon City High School We invite you to join the more than 138,000 students who participated last year in this contest. If they are a patriotic student in grades 9-12 with a passion, they can compete with other … All participants will receive Appreciation Certificates. “Eyes of the Forgotten” “Untitled” Faith Erin Jones Hickory High School Media: Pencil $29,000 in total will be awarded to the winners. Giancarlo Ventura Bravo The VFW Auxiliary started the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. Lilly M. Mooney Media: Acrylic Media: Acrylic Art Entries are due to the VFW Post Auxiliary Chair by March 31, 2021. ... Mary Westbrook and her son Jason Castleberry posing with a youth art contest winner . Rapid City, South Dakota, Department of Tennessee Home Schooled “Heroes Then, Heroes Now” Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 8334 Department of Michigan 11th Grade Carl Albert High School Media: Arcylic Eloise Jean-Marie, a Medford resident and junior at Arlington Catholic High School, was named as the Medford VFW Auxiliary Post 1012 first-place winner of … Cameron Lowery 12th Grade Plattsmouth High School ... 2019-2020 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest State Winners. Whitefish High School Michigan High School Student Wins First Place. “Poppy” Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Media: Graphite We’ve shown all the Department winners from the VFW Auxiliary’s 2019...-2020 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest in order – starting with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. Ridgemont Local Schools 12th Grade National Headquarters 9th Grade “Our Freedom” – July 21, 2020 – Allison Mroczek won first place in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, winning a $15,000 college scholarship. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 4849 Keene, New Hampshire, Department of New Mexico 11th Grade 11th Grade “Home of the Brave” Kansas City, Mo. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9399 Hannah O. Smith VFW Auxiliary 10950 is excited to announce the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Antonito, Colorado, Department of Connecticut National Headquarters “Untitled” Aztec, New Mexico, Department of New York Abby Lefeber The battlefield remains in color to show how impactful, recent and monumental that horrendous day appears in the soldier’s eyes.”. Media: Pencil Media: Watercolor, Paint Pen and Pen Amanda Wong Greenwood, Delaware, Department of Florida Media: Colored Pencil, Pen and Glitter 10th Grade Zoe Puno 10th Grade Bohemia Manor High School The contest comes with the opportunity for Local students in grades 9-12 have to compete for $31,500 in national scholarships. 12th Grade “Untitled” 10th Grade We also provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for our nation’s youth. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 3522 The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 334 announced the beginning of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest last week. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7478 11th Grade This is the first year for the patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students. “Ultimate Sacrifice” Meridian, Mississippi, Department of Missouri Layton, Utah, Department of Vermont Decatur, Michigan, Department of Oklahoma Covering the 2019 calendar year, this year’s publications contest garnered 39 entries, which fell 36 short of the 2019 contest. Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $29,500 in national scholarships. – July 21, 2020 – Local students in … “America’s Symbols” Eunice, Louisiana, Department of Maryland Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6190 Ruby was sponsored by VFW Post 334 in Lake Orion, Michigan. Mooney’s Homeschool Antonito High School “Survival” “Untitled” New York Mills, Minnesota, Department of Mississippi Media: Charcoal Obra D. Thompkins High School Media: Graphite, Ink and Watercolor Media: Pencil 11th Grade Cody High School Media: Pencil and Colored Pencil Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 2673 Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. View the 2019-2020 state winners or all the previous first-place national winners. Maria Louise Simpson Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 12124 “Untitled” 2020-2021 VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest submissions are due to your Auxiliary by March 31 st.Has your Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman been checking with their local school or home schooled to see how the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest are coming along? “Untitled” 12th Grade Media: Charcoal and Colored Pencil “The soldier kneels down to see her reflection in the water puddle and horrific flashbacks from Iraq instantly hit her. VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest is now open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 4262 The contest began in 1979 to recognize […] Bull Shoals, Arkansas, Department of Alabama Media: Graphite Pencil It’s never too early to plan! YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST 2019-2020 Post Winners 1st Place Winner at Post & State 2nd Place Winner 3rd Place Winner Zoe Puno Eva Buck Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 3289 12th Grade Columbia, South Carolina, Department of South Dakota “Heart of the Brave” 12th Grade Marcy Elise Scheerer Winston Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 8971 Korri Dragt Media: Oil Paint and Ink Media: Colored Pencil, Graphite and Watercolor View the top nine national winners and all first-place state winners of the 2019-2020 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Criteria for judging will be based on Patriotic Theme, Originality, Creativity and Aesthetic Appeal. View the 2019-2020 state winners or all the previous first-place national winners. About the VFW Auxiliary: Established 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform. Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School Eunice High School Whitefish, Montana, Department of Nebraska Montclair Kimberley Academy Cody, Wyoming, VFW Auxiliary The contest was for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Apache Junction, Arizona, Department of Illinois Gouverneur, New York, Department of North Carolina Media: Colored Pencil Victory, Ohio, Department of Pennsylvania Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 4830 12th Grade Piedre Vista High School Fortunately, the soldier made it out in time. The contest rule stating the artwork must be completed during the 2020-2021 school year will be waived. Media: Ink The annual contest began in 1979 and recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youth. Roncall High School “Honor” Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Department of Louisiana Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 799 Non-VFW affiliated journalists deemed these to be the “best of the best.” Winners will receive their awards in June. Her golden retriever is portrayed in a sad manner, because the soldier feels incapable of opening up to another animal, fearing it will leave her heartbroken once again. Auxiliary members, their spouse, son or daughter who are in need of financial assistance to pursue higher education may apply for the 2020-2021 Continuing Education Scholarship beginning July 1, 2020. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7564 Broadway, Virginia, Department of Arizona Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Department of Wyoming Media: Acrylic Valley High School Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post #7016 announces the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. 2020 VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Department of North Carolina “Semper Fi” Media: Acrylic Delia Chavez | Dobson, North Carolina 11th Grade | Surry Central High School Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7794 | Elkin, North Carolina The contest, sponsored annually by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youth. “Untitled” Greenwood, Indiana, Department of Iowa Christopher Trejo 7016 announced recently the kick off of the auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Media: Pencil and Colored Pencil Media: Charcoal Putnam, Connecticut, Department of Delaware Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7687 VFW Auxiliary | Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes®, NATIONAL PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED Media: Charcoal Mroczek, of Decatur, Mich. attends Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School. Local students in grades 9 … student may enter that finished artwork in the 2020-2021 contest. Delia Chavez The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. However, her K-9 companion didn’t make it out alive. Her essay on the theme, "What Makes America Great," won her a $5,000 award. 12th Grade Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 2866 See more of VFW Post 5990 Avra Valley-Marana on Facebook. Kathryn Minchew “On The Battlefield” 11th Grade Alannah Twede Irmo High School “American Protector” Angelina Lundy, center, a freshman at Lewis-Palmer High School, was selected as winner of the VFW Post 7829 Auxiliary’s “Young American Creative Patriotic Art” contest. 12th Grade 10th Grade Jerome, Idaho, Department of Indiana Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 5710 Alexis Mondragon The reflection in the puddle conveys a difficult time when a bomb exploded in the distance. Media: Colored Pencil Log In. Media: Pen Blue Ridge High School Media: Pencil “Window in Time” “Untitled” Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6166 Stevens High School “Safe in His Arms” The VFW Auxiliary, Post 8336 recently concluded a patriotic art contest that began in mid February. Sophie Craven Learn more at www.vfwauxiliary.org. 11th Grade POCATELLO — Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 735 is excited to announce the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. “Ancestry That Served With Honor” Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 10054 12th Grade The national winners will receive at least $500. Moultrie, Georgia, Department of Idaho patriotic art scholarship winner [student first and last name], a [year in school] at [full name name of school] in [city], was named the VFW Auxiliary Department of [state – spelled out] first-place winner of the 2020-2021 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. St. Charles, Missouri, Department of Montana Cash awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each grade division: 1-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12. Graciela Tijerina-Cruz Media: Charcoal Farmer City, Illinois, Department of Arkansas Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9139 First place winners each received a check for $50 while second place winners each received $30 and third place winners … Surry Central High School Harlan Community High School Media: Acrylic, Airbrush and Colored Pencil Viewmont High School Andrew J. Kim The first place national Keene High School Putnam High School A total of $31,000 in scholarships was awarded to nine finalists, all students in grades 9-12. or. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6338 Elkin, North Carolina, Department of North Dakota Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 3001 “Untitled” Ellis High School 12th Grade We are proud to present the Department (state) winners of the 2019-2020 VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Omaha, Nebraska, Department of New Hampshire Students must submit an original two-or-three-dimensional piece of artwork. VFW Auxiliary | Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes®. Alexis Attebery Slone Pirie 406 W. 34th St., 10th Floor Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post No. Media: Graphite and Colored Pencil Media: Colored Pencil “The Power of Red Ink” Media: Colored Pencil, Watercolor and Paint The 2020 national winners are: 1st place – Allison Mroczek, Mich.; 2nd place – Zadie Shea LaValley, Okla.; 3rd place – Andrew J. Kim, N.J.; 4th place – Alannah Twede, Ore.; 5th place – Larky White, Nev.; 6th Place – Faith Erin Jones, Va.; 7th Place – Amanda Wong, Ariz.; 8th place – Sarah Whitehouse, Ill.; 9th Place – Cassie Jankowski, Ark. Media: Acrylic 12th Grade Broadway High School Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations and our members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat. “One Day at a Time” Justin T. Farmer, Jr. Eleberta, Alabama, Department of Alaska Media: Watercolor Sophie Burns Mackenzie Dimond She was sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 6248, Decatur. 10th Grade I drew the top in pencil to convey how experiencing PTS can make life seem colorless and dull. Jason had been a member of the VFW and never thought about joining the American Legion. 12th Grade Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9660 Ellenton, Florida, Department of Georgia Media: Pencil Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 2290 Katy, Texas, Department of Utah Judging sheets and all the information you need to conduct the contest are on the Website www.vfwauxmi.org . 10th Grade Media: Oil Paint We have nearly 470,000 members representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign-based Auxiliaries who volunteer millions of hours and give millions of dollars to support veterans, military service personnel, and their families. Previously, the contest accepted only two-dimensional art for … Nora E. Logue Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9182 Rules for contest entry, deadlines, and other details will be published by the DISD. Manchester Center, Vermont, Department of Washington Ellis, Kansas, Department of Kentucky 12th Grade “Untitled” The woman grips a dog collar in her hand that once belonged to her K-9. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 941 Media: Permanent Marker, Pencil and Ebony Media: Acrylic Burr and Burton Academy West Fargo, North Dakota, Department of Ohio Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 276 Hendersonville, Tennessee, Department of Texas A total of 46 entries were judged at VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters in Kansas City. Student entries must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary Post 334 by March 31, 2021. Julie Lovato Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9785 10th Grade Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 8307 Washington High School 2020 VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Department of Montana “Four-Legged Hero” Media: Colored Pencil Bethany Barnes | Whitefish, Montana 11th Grade | Whitefish High School Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 276 | Whitefish, Montana The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. Watch as Shruthi delivered her winning speech during the Parade of Winners ceremony at the 2020 VFW Legislative Conference. Kansas City, MO 64111, 2022 Mid-Year Conference and Celebrating America’s Freedom Event, Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest, VFW Auxiliary Announces 2021 Continuing Education Scholarship Winners, VFW Presses Congress on Comprehensive Toxic Exposure Reform ‘Long Past Due’, Prominent Veteran Service Organizations Urge Congress and VA to Act in Newly Released Report, VFW Action Corps Weekly – December 18, 2020, VFW Demands SECVA Wilkie Resign Immediately in Light of Damning VA OIG Report in Response to a Veteran’s Sexual Assault Allegation, VFW Action Corps Weekly – December 11, 2020, VFW Action Corps Weekly – December 4, 2020, National Patriotic Art Contest Winners Announced. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9156 11th Grade Julia Sullivan VFW Auxiliary Post 8336 patriotic art contest first place winners: left, Keegan Winnie, 2nd grade and right, Keshlyn Phillipenas, 5th grade. 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