Since 1998, Indiana Connection, Indiana Electric Cooperatives, and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12.
Cooperative Student Art Contest — ENTRIES OPEN THIS SUMMER!
The Cooperative Art Contest is continuing this year with exciting updates!
We’ve revamped the program with a new theme, improved prizes, and revised guidelines designed to better highlight student creativity and their connection to Indiana’s electric cooperatives.
Please go here to review the new rules, eligibility information, and this year’s theme.
We’re excited to continue celebrating student artwork and the meaningful ways they see their communities and the world around them.
2026 Cooperative Student Art Contest Winners Announced!
Here are the talented artists selected in the annual Cooperative Student Art Contest.
Grade Division Winners
- Kindergarten —Dorothy Gatwood, Newburgh
- First Grade — Jane Olsen, Newburgh
- Second Grade — Josephine Stanger, Martinsville
- Third Grade — Addilyn Hammel, Huntington
- Fourth Grade — Nash Cissell, Borden
- Fifth Grade — Dustin Otto, Amboy
- Sixth Grade — Hunter Spindler, Greenwood
- Seventh Grade — Lily Fouts, Seymour
- Eighth Grade — Olivia DeSchamp, Jasper
- Ninth Grade — Laura Deckena, South Whitley
- 10th Grade — Cooper Baird, Fort Wayne
- 11th Grade — Luciana Harmon, Jeffersonville (Artist of the Year)
- 12th Grade — Makenna Krause, South Whitley
Honorable Mention Winners
- Kindergarten — Jolysbeth Holt-Lara, Henryville
- First Grade — Hudson Heiny, Henryville
- Second Grade — Eleanor Daunhauer, Ferdinand
- Third Grade — Rowyn Mellencamp, Seymour
- Fourth Grade — Henry Crance, Columbia City
- Fifth Grade — Robert Reno, Jeffersonville
- Sixth Grade — Eden Fawver, Knightstown
- Seventh Grade — Julietta Kaucher, Greenfield
- Eighth Grade — Isabella Martin, Fort Wayne
- Ninth Grade — Isabella Griffin, Warsaw
- 10th Grade — Mary Mondok, Fort Wayne
- 11th Grade — Elizabeth Massie, South Whitley
- 12th Grade — Hannah Moore, Pierceton