Talented Youth recognized in 2025 AjPHA art & photo contests 

Emerging young artists showcased their talent in the 2025 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest and coloring contest at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. The contests offered multiple age categories, and winners were selected by a panel of APHA staff judges. The Top 5 in each age category in the Art & Photo Contest win cash prizes. The Top Three winners are posted online at apha.com/youth/contests/art-photo-contest/.  

Congratulations to our champion artists! 

2025 AjPHA Art & Photo Contest Champions 

• 13 & Under Photography: Sadie Ford 

• 14–18 Photography: Emily Allen 

• 13 & Under Art Contest: Olivia Bailey 

• 14–18 Art: Taylor Fitzhenry 

Coloring Contest Champions 

• 7 & Under: Reese Groome 

• 8–13: Charlee Eby 

• 14–18: Audrey Warminski 

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