Cornerstone Bank is proud to recognize the winners of its America 250 Youth Art Contest, a community-wide celebration of creativity held in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.
The contest invited students ages 5 to 18 from York and the surrounding communities to create original artwork inspired by the theme, "What America Means to Me." Young artists were encouraged to express their unique perspectives through crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paint, showcasing their creativity while reflecting on America's history, values, and future.
The response from local students demonstrated both remarkable artistic talent and thoughtful interpretations of the contest theme.
Each age division winner received a $250 prize, generously provided by Cornerstone Bank.
The winners are:
Ages 5-7
First Place: Caleb Propheter
Bald Eagle and USA Flag
Caleb Propheter
Ages 8-10
First Place:Â Sawyer Dietz
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary and showing what America means to me by using the eagle for freedom, and independence, the flag is in the background to represent our nation and the bravery of everyone that has fought for our freedom with the original red, white, and blue coloring. The words WE THE PEOPLE to symbolize that we are all important parts of America. The 250th and the words WE THE PEOPLE are in gold to symbolize the success of our nation.
Sawyer Dietz
Ages 11-13
First Place:Â Beckham Bowman
Land of the Free
Beckham Bowman
Ages 14-18
First Place: Zoe Shefferd
One Land, Three Moments
Zoe Shefferd
Judging was based on originality, creativity, artistic quality, and how effectively each piece reflected the theme, "What America Means to Me." Community judges reviewed the entries and selected winners from a collection of artwork submitted by young artists throughout the area.
Cornerstone Bank extends its congratulations to all of the students who participated and thanks the families and community members who helped make the America 250 Youth Art Contest a success. The bank is proud to invest in local youth and celebrate the creativity that helps strengthen communities for generations to come.
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary and showing what America means to me by using the eagle for freedom, and independence, the flag is in the background to represent our nation and the bravery of everyone that has fought for our freedom with the original red, white, and blue coloring. The words WE THE PEOPLE to symbolize that we are all important parts of America. The 250th and the words WE THE PEOPLE are in gold to symbolize the success of our nation.