Smith Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska.

"Congratulations to the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition, and thank you to all students who submitted their work. Your efforts to cultivate your talents will be showcased for a full year. Thank you to Nebraska's art educators who inspire their students to express their imagination."

Artwork by the first-pace winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Rep. Smith's Washington, D.C., Grand Island, Nebraska City, and Scottsbluff offices. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

First Place: "Set in Stone" by Brooklyn Santifer of Oxford
Southern Valley High School
Brooklyn's work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Second Place: "Midwest Migration" by Ella Bokenkamp of Kearney
Kearney High School
Ella's work will be displayed in Smith's Washington, D.C. office.

Third Place: "Unwavering Roots" by Emma Harwood of Kearney
Kearney High School
Emma's work will be displayed in Smith's Grand Island office.

Fourth Place: "The Last Song" by Malynn Boyles of Litchfield
Litchfield Public Schools
Malynn’s work will be displayed in Smith's Scottsbluff office.

Fifth Place: "A Quiet Summer Night" by James Fletcher of Litchfield
Litchfield Public Schools
James’ work will be displayed in Smith's Nebraska City office. 

For additional information, please contact Smith's Grand Island office at 308-384-3900, Nebraska City office at 402-874-6050, or his Scottsbluff office at 308-633-6333.