Student Showcase Winners 2026
Student Showcase Winners 2026
GRAND PRIZE
Winners:
Sophie G., Ella P., Zakiya A., Chloe P., Zimoneta R.
School:
Santiago Charter Middle School, 8th Grade
A young woman reflects on the pressures of growing up and longs for the carefree innocence of childhood as she witnesses the next generation eager to do the same.
Project Title: All Grown Up
RUNNER-UP SUBMISSIONS
Winner:
Callista Picache
School:
Hillside Middle School, 8th Grade
A powerful monologue examines the financial burden of healthcare in America, highlighting the inequities faced by working families.
Project Title: The Price for a Pulse
Pathway:
Design, Visual, & Media Arts
Winner:
Emilia Carstens
School:
San Diego School of Performing Arts, 12th Grade
Pathway:
Design, Visual, & Media Arts
Pathway:
Performance, Music, & Live Entertainment
A digital activist poster uses symbolic imagery inspired by Palestinian culture to highlight resilience, hope, and the cost of war.
Project Title: Without Hope We Are Lost
Pathway:
Fashion & Interior Design
Winners:
Madelyn A., Emily M.
School:
Leuzinger High School, 12th Grade
An upcycled fashion collection transforms discarded clothing into original designs that celebrate sustainability, creativity, and personal storytelling.
Project Title: Up-cycling Clothes
Pathway:
Media Production
Winner:
Westley Ciari
School:
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School, 7th Grade
A narrative short film explores the emotional consequences of suppressing one's feelings and the importance of honesty in mental health and human connection.
Project Title: The Dangers of Bottling Emotions
Honorary Mentions
Creator:
Psalm Millan
Creators:
Zakiya A., Sophie G., Maddox G., Gabriel C., Jakob K., Hayden R., & Emma K.
Creator:
Tracey Morales
Creator:
Jaeli Parker
Creator:
Vivian Greco
Pathway:
Visual & Media Arts
Pathway:
Performance, Music, & Live Entertainment
Pathway:
Design, Visual, & Media Arts
Pathway:
Design, Visual, & Media Arts
Pathway:
Media Production
Project Title: Environment Protection
Project Title: New Beginnings
Project Title: Holy Week in Antigua
Project Title: The Negative Side Effects of Unhealthy Drugs
Project Title: Child Sexual Abuse