Congratulations to our 2021 winners!
Coming Soon:
Virtual Showcase of student writing and art
Middle School Art | School | City | Grade | Place | Award | |
| Cecile Cole | Ida B. Wells APAC | Jackson | 8th | 1st | $ 150 | |
| Amy Sabinson | Northeast Middle School | Meridian | 7th | 2nd | $ 100 | |
Middle School Writing | School | City | Grade | Place | Award | |
| CJ Jordan | West Bolivar Consolidated High School | Beulah | 8th | 1st | $ 150 | |
| Kate Cochran | St. Andrew’s Episcopal School | Ridgeland | 8th | 2nd | $ 100 | |
| Sophia Huang | St. Andrew’s Episcopal School | Ridgeland | 8th | 3rd | $ 50 | |
High School Art | School | City | Grade | Place | Award | |
| Khai Thompson | Ida B. Wells APAC | Jackson | 12th | 1st | $ 200 | |
| Madisen Bradley | Ida B. Wells APAC | Jackson | 9th | 2nd | $ 100 | |
| Elizabeth Burrow | St. Andrew’s Episcopal School | Ridgeland | 11th | 3rd | $ 50 | |
High School Writing | School | City | Grade | Place | Award | |
| Caleb Bearman | Madison Central High School | Madison | 12th | 1st | $ 200 | |
| Taylor Moore | Murrah High School | Jackson | 12th | 2nd | $ 100 | |
| Madison Chappell | Germantown High School | Madison | 11th | 3rd | $ 50 | |
| Audrey King | Germantown High school | Flora | 9th | Honorable Mention | ||
| Kennedy Maloney | Jackson Preparatory School | Madison | 11th | Honorable Mention | ||
About the Showcase
Our nation, our state, and our communities have all experienced some big changes and challenges over the last year. The coronavirus pandemic, the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others, as well as a new state flag and new leadership brought tears, joy, and sometimes confusion. Many of us will never forget that the longest spring break ever turned into months of virtual school.
To reflect on what we can learn from the events of 2020 and early 2021 and envision what comes next, The Winter Institute invited young people and talented creators, to submit a piece of writing or art for our virtual Community of the Future Creatives Showcase.
We will share submissions in a variety of ways, including on our website and social media, and in a video presentation highlighting award winners.
Awards
| High School Prizes | Middle School Prizes | ||
| Essay or Poem | |||
| 1st Place | $200 | $150 | Up to 5 Regional Honorable Mentions |
| 2nd Place | $100 | $100 | |
| Visual Art or Performance Art | |||
| 1st Place | $200 | $150 | Up to 5 Regional Honorable Mentions |
| 2nd Place | $100 | $100 | |
Showcase Guidelines
- The showcase is open to current middle and high school students.
- A committee of community members will award prizes based on these criteria for submissions:
- Addresses the prompt
- Adheres to length limits
- Expresses thoughts and emotions, including any pain and suffering, without hate toward others
- Respects the dignity of every human being
- No content beyond PG-13, please!
- Winners will be contacted in advance of the Virtual Showcase via the contact information in their applications.
- By submitting your work, you give your permission for The Winter Institute to use it — with attribution to you — in our organizational materials, promotional materials, and online platforms.
Once you submit your work, we’ll keep you up to date and notify winners via the contact information provided. Email any questions to Von Gordon at youth@winterinstitute.org.