The Nevada Treasury announced the winners of its fifth annual “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” art contest, including students from schools across northern and southern Nevada. The contest, open to students from pre-K to 12th grade from August 11 to October 13, encouraged them to create original artwork illustrating what they want to be when they grow up.
Top award-winning students from each grade are recognized by The Nevada Treasury for their exceptional work. First-place winners will receive $1,000, second-place winners will receive $500, and third-place winners will receive $250. All prize money will be awarded in the form of a 529 college savings account.
“Congratulations to the outstanding winners of our fifth annual art contest. Each year, we are inspired by students’ creativity and aspirations, and we’re honored to contribute to their post-secondary education journeys,” said Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, Deputy Treasurer of College Savings at the Nevada Treasury. “By contributing to these students’ 529 college savings plans, we hope to encourage their dreams and empower them to keep exploring the possibilities ahead.”
First, second and third place winners from all grade levels, along with their families and schools, will be honored at a private reception on Wednesday, December 17, at The Windmill Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Students’ artwork is currently on display at the library through February 17, 2026.
The full list of winners is as follows:
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Pre-K
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1st Place Winner: Avery R., Las Vegas Day School
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2nd Place Winner: Hannah W., Homeschool
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3rd Place Winner: Isabella L., SpringStone Montessori School
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Kindergarten
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1st Place Winner: Loki L., Noble Collegiate Academy
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2nd Place Winner: Taelyn H., David E. Norman Elementary School
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3rd Place Winner: Akshara A., Paradise Professional Development School
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1st Grade
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1st Place Winner: Eva A., Coral Academy of Science – Eastgate
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2nd Place Winner: Kai C., Coral Academy of Science – Eastgate
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3rd Place Winner: Aubree W., John W. Bonner Elementary School
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2nd Grade
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1st Place Winner: Star M-O., Rex Bell Elementary School
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2nd Place Winner: Aarya B., John W. Bonner Elementary School
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3rd Place Winner: Yuqing L., Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
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3rd Grade
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1st Place Winner: Jarrett L., Doral Academy of Nevada – Saddle
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2nd Place Winner: Charlotte H., Las Vegas Day School
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3rd Place Winner: Savannah D., Las Vegas Day School
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4th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Leon A., Amplus Academy – Durango Campus
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2nd Place Winner: Arianna J., Doral Academy Red Rock Elementary School
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3rd Place Winner: Ruby W., John W. Bonner Elementary School
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5th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Subin C., Glen C. Taylor Elementary School
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2nd Place Winner: Mika H., Doral Academy – Saddle
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3rd Place Winner: Elyse K., John W. Bonner Elementary School
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6th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Jessie L., Doral Academy – Saddle
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2nd Place Winner: Lia M., Doral Academy Red Rock Middle School
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3rd Place Winner: Kylie A., Somerset Academy – Aliante
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7th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Yoona C., Bob Miller Middle School
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2nd Place Winner: Maverick B., Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
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3rd Place Winner: Jia H., Del E. Webb Middle School
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8th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Alicia M., Homeschool
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2nd Place Winner: Summer C., Doral Academy Red Rock Middle School
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3rd Place Winner: Gemma K., Acellus Academy
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9th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Chloe J., Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
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2nd Place Winner: Justin J., Ed W. Clark High School
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3rd Place Winner: Bella L., Nevada Learning Academy
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10th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Eileen S., Advanced Technologies Academy
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2nd Place Winner: Jake H., Coronado High School
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3rd Place Winner: Suhann P., Coronado High School
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11th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Ryan J., Coronado High School
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2nd Place Winner: Anastasia T., Sage Ridge School
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3rd Place Winner: Ian K., Faith Lutheran High School
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12th Grade
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1st Place Winner: Jacob G., Cheyenne High School
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2nd Place Winner: Iris E., Coronado High School
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3rd Place Winner: Jenna H., Advanced Technologies Academy
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Nevada Treasury State Seal Reimagined Art Contest Winner
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Angela P., Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, 12th Grade
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Art Specialist Wendy C. from Dr. Beverly S. Mathis Elementary School was also recognized as the teacher with the most art contest submissions.
All of the 2025 winners’ artwork can be viewed here.
For more information on 529 college savings plans, please visit https://nvigate.gov/programs/nevadas-529-plans/.
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About the Nevada Treasury
The Nevada Treasury is responsible for several critical State functions, including State banking, and transaction management; investment and debt portfolio management; collecting and returning unclaimed property; and administering a number of college savings and scholarship programs. The State Treasurer is elected by the people to a four-year term. Zach Conine is the current State Treasurer. For questions or more information, please call 702-486-6980 or email collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov.
