Announcing the Awardees of America’s Field Trip Contest!

Hi Jennifer,

We are thrilled to announce the 150 awardees of the inaugural America’s Field Trip contest! This nationwide competition invited elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3-12 to share their vision of America through artwork, videos, and essays. We received thousands of impressive submissions, and are excited to celebrate the creativity and passion of our young participants.

This summer, 75 first-place awardees from across the nation will have the opportunity to go on special field trips exploring some of America's iconic landmarks, historical sites, and cultural treasures. From the Statue of Liberty and the National Archives to the dramatic canyons and rivers of Yellowstone National Park, these bright young minds will immerse themselves in our nation's rich history and heritage with behind-the-scenes tours and experiences. Another 75 second-place awardees will receive a cash award.

See below for a selection of the winning entries!

Elementary School (Grades 3-5): Anna W., Grade 4, Clarksville, Maryland

Middle School (Grades 6-8): Charli M., Grade 6, Lebanon, Tennessee

Click the image to see Charli draw out their winning entry!

High School (Grades 9-12): Yva C., Grade 12, Miami Lakes, Florida

Congratulations to our three Teacher Awardees! The teachers associated with the top scoring entry in each grade level category will receive a $1,000 cash award.

Elementary School (Grades 3-5): Amber Silvers, Tully Elementary School, Louisville, Kentucky
Middle School (Grades 6-8): Sara Moore, Home Life Academy, Jackson, Tennessee
High School (Grades 9-12): Yindia Cruz, Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Sanford, Florida

Check out the full list of student awardees and their submissions on our website.

We are immensely proud of all the students who participated in the first-ever America’s Field Trip competition. The submissions reflected diverse perspectives and an inspiring array of visions for our nation’s future.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this pilot contest a success, including our America’s Field Trip Founding Sponsor, BNY. If you know a student or a teacher who may be interested in participating in the next round of the America’s Field Trip contest, please share this link.

Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and learners to build deeper connections with America’s history and culture.

Best,

Rosie Rios

Chair, America250