Bean Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners

WASHINGTON-Last night, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's Fourth Congressional District during an awards ceremony held at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Downtown Campus. Students from across the district submitted artwork for the competition pertaining to the theme "Service and Sacrifice of our Armed Forces."

"Who knew Florida's Fourth District was full of Picassos? These young artists submitted creative and impressive artwork that showcased just how talented our Northeastern Florida high school students are," said Congressman Bean. "Congratulations, Emma, on your winning entry. I look forward to seeing your artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building."

The winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition are listed below:

Grand Prize Winner: Emma Kruthoff, The Medals, Fernandina Beach High School

CLAY COUNTY
Winner: Hayden Gorneault, In The Shade of Heroes, Middleburg High School
Runner-Up: Kalena Parris, A Nation's Lament, Ridgeview High School

DUVAL COUNTY
Winner: Katherine Zickuhr, The Legacy of Our Armed Forces, Stanton College Preparatory School
Runner-Up: Lauryn Taylor, Honoring our Armed Forces, William Raines High School

NASSAU COUNTY
Winner: Em Alexander, Blue Depths, Red Horizons, Fernandina Beach High School
Runner-Up: Emily Moore, Fierce Relations, Fernandina Beach High School

BACKGROUND

Each spring, the House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute sponsor a nationwide competition as an opportunity for high school students to showcase their talents. Students from Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties submitted their artwork for the competition, and local artistic professionals judged the pieces.

The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol Building. Additional student artwork will be featured as part of a Student Gallery at the Jacksonville International Airport and will be displayed from May 13th through July 31st.

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