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2024 Contest Winners

About the 2024 Contest

Hosted by Strengthening the Heartland, the Healthy Decision-Making Art Contest gives youth across the à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã’s the opportunity to share their art.

For this year’s art contest, youth were asked to create art that represented what building stronger communities meant to them.

In response, we received a myriad of creative submissions including illustration, drawing and painting. Submissions were judged based on criteria craftsmanship, originality and interpretation of the topic.


North à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã

Art Contest entry by Matayia Thompson

1st: Matayia Thompson

Barnes County North Public School, Wimbledon, ND


Art Contest entry by Cambri Shatz

2nd: Cambri Schatz

Jim Hill Middle School, Minot, ND


Art Contest entry by Ava Barnard

3rd: Ava Barnard

Jim Hill Middle School, Minot, ND


South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã

Art contest entry by Hayden Bowders

1st: Hayden Bowers

St. Mary Catholic School, Dell Rapids, SD


Art Contest Entry by Jamaica Mich Madrona

2nd: Jamaica Mich Madrona

Lower Brule School, Lower Brule, SD


Art Contest entry by Taryn Kraft

3rd: Taryn Kraft

Britton-Hecla School District, Britton, SD