Two area students honored in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Published 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- “Stand, for We Light the Way” by KaNiya Williams of Amelia L. Johnson High School placed third in the congressional district.
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“The Heart Revealed” by Brianna Turner of Demopolis High School.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced that Victoria Hardin, a 9th grader at Hillcrest High School, was awarded first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell made the announcement during a virtual ceremony celebrating the 45 entries submitted by talented students from across the district. Hardin’s artwork entitled “Bama Beams Ahead” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
“We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District are blessed to have so many outstanding young artists!” said Rep. Sewell. “Once again, I was completely amazed by all 45 submissions, and I am so proud of every student who participated this year.”
Placing third was KaNiya Williams, 11th grader at Amelia Love Johnson High School in Thomaston, for her piece “Stand, for We Light the Way.”
Brianna Turner, 11th grader at Demopolis High School also received an honorable mention for her work “The Heart Revealed.”
More information on the Congressional Art Competition is available at https://sewell.house.gov/art-competition
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- “The Heart Revealed” by Brianna Turner of Demopolis High School.
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- “Stand, for We Light the Way” by KaNiya Williams of Amelia L. Johnson High School placed third in the congressional district.
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