The art and photography skills of our Youth members were on display in the 2026 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest and coloring contest, showcased at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The contests offered multiple age categories, and winners were selected by a panel of APHA staff judges. The Top Five in each age category in the Art & Photo Contest won cash prizes. The Top Three winners are posted online for one year at apha.com/youth/contests/art-photo-contest/.
Congratulations to our champion artists! Pictured above is the winning entry in the Youth 14–18 Photography contest from Taylor Mack.
2026 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest Champions
- 13 & Under Photography:
- 1st: Tinlee Kallus
- 2nd: Madi Kelly
- 3rd: Madi Kelly
- 14–18 Photography:
- 1st: Taylor Mack
- 2nd: Emily Allen
- 3rd: Taylor Mack
- 13 & Under Art Contest:
- No Entries
- 14–18 Art:
- 1st: Surabhi Sharma
- 2nd: Taylor Mack
Coloring Contest Champions
- 7 & Under: Maria Theessen
- 8–13: No Entries
- 14–18: No Entries
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