Congressman Robert Aderholt Announces Winners of 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition

Best of Show Winner to Have Artwork Displayed in U.S. Capitol, Receives Full Scholarship

HANCEVILLE, AL — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held Monday morning at Wallace State Community College.

The top honor, Best of Show, was awarded to Natalie Jones, an 11th grader at DAR School in Grant. Natalie’s exceptional piece—a colorful 3D crocheted tree—will be displayed in the United States Capitol for the next year as part of the national Congressional Art Competition exhibit. As the Best of Show winner, Natalie will also travel to Washington, D.C. this summer to participate in the national awards ceremony. In addition to this prestigious recognition, she has been awarded a full two-year scholarship to Wallace State Community College.

Reflecting on her piece, Natalie said:

“So, I really like the art collages and most of them that I see on places like Pinterest and other websites all the pieces are flat. I wanted to do something that came off of the canvas. Something that was really colorful and brought the colors of art and nature together.”

Congressman Aderholt praised all the participating students for their creativity and talent, stating:

“Each year I continue to be amazed at the level of artistic ability we see from students across the 4th District. The imagination and dedication these young artists pour into their work is truly inspiring. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Wallace State Community College and its president, Dr. Vicki Karolewics, for once again hosting this wonderful event and for their continued support of arts education in our schools.”

Additional Winners by Category:

Paintings

1. Lilli Gilliland – JB Pennington High School
2. Yadira Juan – Russellville High School
3. Yumiya Xie – Florence High School

Drawings

1. Elianna Hollis – Cullman High School
2. Ashley Pankey – Boaz High School
3. Luke McCurdy – Guntersville High School

Collages

1. Flor Gonzalez – DAR High School
2. Alexx Stadelman – DAR High School
3. Frankie Kate Kruger – Cullman High School

Prints

1. Holt Hurt – Florence High School
2. Emma Beavers – West Point High School
3. Peyton Millsap – Haleyville High School

Mixed Media

1. Vanessa Corona Rios – Guntersville High School
2. Isabella Smith – Sumiton Christian School
3. Harper Granger – Cullman High School

Computer Graphics

1. Maria Agnello – St. Bernard Prep School
2. Laiken Rice – DAR High School
3. Matthew Jiminez – Crossville High School

Photography

1. Juan Dominguez – Haleyville High School
2. Stacy Johnson – Florence High School
3. Crystal Gonzalez – Guntersville High School

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