Warner Robins, GA – Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) announced the Eighth District winners for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition at an awards reception at Perry Convention and Visitors Bureau. The grand prize winner will be eligible for scholarships and receives airfare to Washington D.C. where his piece will hang in the United States Capitol for one year. The 2nd and 3rd place award recipients will have the opportunity to display their artworks in Rep. Scott’s Warner Robins and Tifton offices.

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Rep. Scott with the Eighth District’s third, first, and second place winners of the Congressional Art Competition.

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to showcase the talent of students across the Eighth District, and this year’s crop of submissions was certainly no exception,” said Rep. Austin Scott. “I would like to personally extend a ‘congratulations’ to this year’s winners, as well as to each and every submission I received this year, and extend a ‘thank you’ to the art teachers who inspire the talent, creativity, and confidence of these students. As I pass by these great works, either in our district offices or in the U.S. Capitol, I will be reminded that the work we’re doing today is to ensure a brighter future for them.” 

Grand Prize Winner:  “A Spring Love” by Ramiro Santillan from Lowndes High School

In addition to scholarship eligibility, Ramiro will receive a trip to Washington D.C. to attend the National Congressional Art Competition awards reception and to see his artwork hanging in the U.S. Capitol.

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Second Place Winner: “Unrest” by Alyssa Marie Davis from Lowndes High School

Alyssa will have the opportunity to display her artwork in Rep. Scott’s Tifton district office.

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Third Place Winner: “New Horizons” by Diana Pashkevych from Telfair County High School

Diana will also have the opportunity to display her artwork in Rep. Scott’s Warner Robins district office.

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People’s Choice Award Winner: “Denim Dream” by Madolyn Rowland from Mary Persons High School

The People’s Choice award was chosen by constituents across the Eighth District through Rep. Scott’s Facebook page. Madolyn will have the opportunity to display her artwork in the D.C. office for one year.

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Honorable Mentions:

• Amber Moore: Colquitt County High School – “Long Day”
• Sarah Lee: Lowndes County High School – “Tree of Life”
• Kash Byas: Northside High School – “Twelve”
• Kate Weaver: Thomas County Central High – “Seashells”
• Angel Lara: Houston County High School – “The World’s Impact”

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