59th Annual Poetry & Art Contest (2024-2025)
“Creating My Career Path: Embracing Change in My Journey”
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The National Career Development Association & North Carolina Career Development Association is hosting the 59thAnnual Poetry & Art Contest in celebration of National Career Development Month in November. Every adult and student enrolled in public, private, and parochial schools, and colleges are eligible. During the month of November, schools from across the state hold local, school, and district wide contests to celebrate National Career Development Month. The theme for this year’s contest is "Creating My Career Path: Embracing Change in My Journey."
The State Contest submission deadline is December 20, 2024. Submit your work using the link below:
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 58TH ANNUAL POETRY & ART CONTEST!
Poetry
PRIMARY DIVISION (K-2)
1st place: N/A
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (3-5)1st place: Anwita Chenoori, Elizabeth Lane Elementary School 2nd place: Dyemond Connor, Hiddenite Elementary School 3rd place: N/A | Middle Division (6-8)1st place: Keylin Andrade, William Ellis Middle School 2nd place: Callen Whitten, William Ellis Middle School 3rd place: Aubrey Hammer, First in Flight Middle School | Senior Division (9-12)1st place: Bridget Thompson, Crest High School 2nd place: Anya Preston, First Flight High School 3rd place: Ericah Brown, Alleghany High School | OPEN ADULT (18+ enrolled in school)1st place: Grace Abraham, Wake Technical Community College
2nd place: Deneatra Barfield, Shaw University 3rd place: N/A OPEN ADULT (18+ NOT enrolled in school)1st place: Pauline Merritt 2nd place: Jordan Morris Kush 3rd place: Kenneth Walker |
Art (Category 1)
PRIMARY DIVISION (K-2)1st place: Caeli Avila Pavan, South Smithfield Elementary School 2nd place: Caleb Woodward, Wittenberg Elementary School 3rd place: N/A Intermediate Division (3-5)1st place: Madisyn Moore, South Smithfield Elementary School 2nd place: Kennedy Griffin, South Smithfield Elementary School 3rd place: Yolany Hernandez, South Smithfield Elementary School | Middle Division (6-8)1st place: Darren Bellamy, Fuquay-Varina Middle School 2nd place: Edith Marion Halladay, Cape Hatteras Secondary 3rd place: N/A | Senior Division (9-12)1st place: Layla Stokes, Shelby High School 2nd place: Kate Atwood, Alleghany High School 3rd place: Sheila Torres, Alleghany High School | OPEN ADULT (18+ enrolled in school)1st place: Brooklyn Talbert, Wake Technical Community College 2nd place: Niya McQuilla, Wake Technical Community College 3rd place: N/A Open Adult (18+ not enrolled in school)1st place: Nicolette Johnson 2nd place: Kenny Walker 3rd place: N/A |
Art (Category 2)
primary division (K-2)1st place: N/A intermediate division (3-5)1st place: N/A | middle division (6-8)1st place: Olivia Howard, William Ellis Middle School 3rd place: Keely Carter, William Ellis Middle School | senior division (9-12)1st place: Saxon Heuneman, First in Flight High School 2nd place: Tzara Albiter Acosta, Central Wake High School 3rd place: Julianna Forte, First in Flight High School | open adult (18+ enrolled in school)1st place: Hannah Hanlon, Wake Technical Community College 2nd place: David Stephens, Wilkes Community College 3rd place: Emma Huffman, Wake Technical Community College Open Adult (18+ not enrolled in school)1st place: Penny Clontz 2nd place: Ronda Branch 3rd place: N/A |
WINNING ENTRIES:
North Carolina's National Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 58th Annual National Poetry & Art Contest! Thank you for celebrating National Career Development Month! |
Check out a list of all national winners Art 1 Category Grades K-2 | Caleb Woodward | 3rd place Grades 6-8 | Darren Bellamy | 3rd place Adult Student | Brooklyn Talbert | 1st place Adult Student | Niya McQuilla | 2nd place Open Adult | Nicolette Johnson | 1st place Open Adult | Kenny Walker | 2nd place | Art 2 Category Grades 6-8 | Will Helms | 1st place Grades 9-12 | Tzara Albiter Acosta | 2nd place Grades 9-12 | Saxon Heuneman | 3rd place Adult Student | Emma Huffman | 1st place Adult Student | Hannah Hanlon | 2nd place Adult Student | David Stephens | 3rd place Open Adult | Ronda Branch | 2nd place | Poetry Category Grades 3-5 | Dyemond Connor | 2nd place Grades 6-8 | Keylin Andrade | 3rd place Adult Student | Grace Abraham | 1st place Adult Student | Deneatra Barfield | 2nd place |
Thank you for your help in making this a successful contest for the state of NC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Co-Chairs NCCDA Poetry and Art Contest and National Career Development Month |
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