2025 Banner Winners!
Announcing the 2024 Banner Submission Winners!
The results are in! We are thrilled to announce the winning artists whose work will be displayed in the 11th Annual Art in Bloom Banner Contest. This year’s theme, “When I Grow Up”, invited young artists across the service region to dream big and showcase their visions of the future through art. From astronauts to artists, veterinarians to musicians, the creativity of these students was truly inspiring!
A Record-Breaking Year
This year, we received an incredible 2,386 submissions, surpassing last year’s total of 2,247 entries. The continued growth of this program speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of young artists in our community. From these submissions, over 350 student-designed banners have been selected to be displayed across 10 towns in the region.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions allow us to continue providing this opportunity for young artists and to bring public art to our communities. A heartfelt thank you to:
- First State Community Bank
- Belgrade State Bank
- Unico Bank
- Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan
- City of Farmington
- And many more!
Where to Find the Banners
Over the next few weeks, keep an eye out for these beautiful student-designed banners in the following towns:
- Arcadia Valley
- Bismarck
- Bonne Terre
- Caledonia
- Desloge
- Farmington
- Frankclay
- Fredericktown
- Park Hills
- Potosi
Meet the Artists
We are excited to recognize the talented students whose artwork will be proudly displayed in their communities. Please note names are being spellchecked prior to printing.
Below is a list of the winning artists by town:
- Arcadia Valley (37)
Charlotte Underhill 6 Gwendolyn Blaty 6 Vanna Fox 7 Oaklen Miller 7 Magnolia White 8 Makynlee Lukefahr 8 Marcus Waddell 8 Kaylee Scherer 8 Lylah Miller 9 Amelia Buckman 9 Raylan Wadlow 10 Sophie Turner 10 Vayda Murphy 11 Claire Hopper 11 Alexis Waddell 11 Addison Stone 11 Lilly May Martin 12 Hank Turner 12 Ryan Hampton 12 Paisley Baldwin 12 Colton Dunn 12 Bailee Luye 13 Amira Sitzes 13 Jaydin Kline 14 Janell Carter 14 Saphirra Johnson 14 Eva Williams 15 Elizabeth Moyer 15 Mackenzie Wells 15 Hattie Vinyard 15 Dakota Smith 16 Nadia Parker 16 Jaelyn Lindsey 16 Skylar Romines 17 Aubrey Skaggs 17 Dakota Cooper 17 Annabel Burd 18 - Bismarck
Charlotte Vance 5 Cameron Pearl 6 Natalie Jellinek 6 Avery McCrorey 7 Stone White 7 Nora Hassell 8 Arlo Lewis 8 Truman Conway 8 Laila Mckinney 8 Aria Helms 9 Nolan Hoskin 9 Sam Garling 9 Tyler Murphy 9 Aurora Lewis 10 Carr Rodgers 10 Walker Michel 10 Makaylee Koenig 11 Leena Holifield 11 Hadley Conway 12 Carlee Bower 14 Laney Dee 14 Chloe Belknap 14 Britney Theiss 15 Brianna Theiss 15 Aubrey Smith 16 Kristiana Masters 16 Keaton Sadler 17 Ean Bone 17 Angel Sansoucie 18 Karlee Fisher 18 - Bonne Terre/Desloge
TBD – will be posted as soon as possible - Caledonia (17)
Ava Eddleman 6 Gracelynn Sadler 7 Kinsey Sadler 8 Kinlee Johnston 8 Karr Juliette 9 Lainey Forbes 9 Taylor Vandergriff 9 Alaina Brakefield 9 Blake Barton 10 Diana Bridgeman 10 Kiley Sadler 10 Harmony Lucy 11 Hunter Heady 11 Waylon LaFore 11 Annelise Serrano 12 Heidi DeClue 12 Bria Barton 14 - Farmington (150)
George Vinson 5 Lilah Vinson 5 Jenna Griffin 5 Laura Carrow 5 Kylie Crider 5 Ethan Schrock 5 Jupiter Nickles 5 Lila Smith 5 Amelia Menjoulet 6 Karoline Dotson 6 Cooper Griggs 6 Lucy Lietzau-Mourer 6 Cora Aubuchon 6 Bronson Mosier 6 Grayson Harris 6 Sawyer Sansoucie 6 Jaleigh Tucker 6 Atleigh Busenbark 6 Greyson Russell 6 Aydrian Huskay 6 Nora Nicholson 6 Ezekiel Bisch 6 Carolina Heberlie 6 Finley Lay 6 Jameson Stogsdill 6 McKenzie Petty 6 Meyer Adkins 7 Witten Leadbetter 7 Violet Fuller 7 Anna Reinitz 7 Allie Becerra 7 Lily Wampler 7 Arthur Wells 7 Sophia Reunolds 7 Isla Wilks 7 Margaret Medley 7 Lily Sparkman 7 Skylar Beatte 7 Niyah Sancegraw 7 Lennix Parker 7 Kenadie Eaton 8 Jadzia Bonilla 8 Bristol Asher 8 Maren Marler 8 Myla Martin 8 Anna Euseeva 8 Paizley Neal 8 Grant Wichman 8 Evelyn Cornelius 8 Aubrey Woodard 8 Hailey Pratt 8 Lane Corley-Todtenhaupt 8 Madelyn Bieller 8 Zava House 8 Elliett Boyer 8 Kiersten Voyles 8 Kayson Peiffer 8 Lizzie Eck 8 Liam Reeves 8 Gwen Mosier 8 Walter Kimrey 8 Audrey Lee 9 Audrey Pavely 9 Tenley Voyles 9 Isabella Denny 9 Emma Nielsen 9 Elliot Wilson 9 Scarlett Murdock 9 Erin King 9 Kadence Baker 9 Rosalynn Phelps 9 Gioliana Carvajal 9 Lenni Sleeinmetz 9 Abel Cawvey 9 Lakin Faenger 9 Cecelia Berkbigler 9 Logan Parks 9 Betty Wright 9 Lydia Carr 9 Connor Wilson 9 Cordelia Bertram 9 Kaitlyn Schrock 9 Cadee Monrotus 9 Kamden Thompson 9 Mila Kirby 9 Jack Schweiss 10 Harper Bonnell 10 Doris Brannam 10 Crew Bell 10 Sofia Figueroa 10 Hadleigh Keller 10 Peyton Elders 10 Connor King 10 Bucklei Herzog 10 Brooklynn Price 10 Acia Halbrook 10 Manny Cornelius 10 Ziva Robertson 10 Nola Hance 10 Sadie Schneider 10 Cole Adams 11 Ella Jane Spence 11 Elaina Kirby 11 Mia Harsley 11 Di Phan 11 Veda Benz 11 Ally Franklin 11 Boe Brock 11 Lucas Wolo 11 Ice Pultz 11 Stella Gaines 12 Sela Hartman 12 Anabella Prince 12 Lucas Berkbigler 12 Daisy Griffin 12 Zayden Sullivan 12 Oliviah Wilkins 12 Aviana Kerr 13 Kenley Gurman 13 Brickee Wyatt 13 Ava Grindstaff 13 Lakota Sudmeyer 13 Emma Owens 13 Paola Flores 13 Allina Deer 14 Ella Burkart 14 Lincoln Finch 14 Aubrey Bonnell 14 Emma Killiam 14 Olivia Moore 14 Addison Dement 14 Elena Castro 14 Colton Stevens 14 Madison Wilfong 15 Bella Pigg 15 Layton Massey 15 Ava Duffe 15 Alexandria Hartley 16 Brayden Werner 16 Alex Viner 16 Ally Boyd 16 Meilyn Grioshabet 17 Bailey McDaniel 17 Lex Counts 17 Savanna Walker 17 Keagan Bishop 18 Surina Kennedy 18 Luis Hernandez-Hein 19 Landyn Pratt 18 Kenzie Drinnin 18 - Frankclay (28)
Sophie Prusia 5 Harper Lucas 5 Ava Warren 6 Kylah Frierson 6 Everleigh Crump 6 Myla Queen 6 Terrie Radford 7 Eli Boyer 7 Octavia Mayfield 7 Liliana Brewster 7 Rylie Hyde 8 Harper Walbert 8 Easton Crocker 8 Memphis Evans 9 Addisyn Stegall 9 Sophia Sitton 9 Peyton Robbins 9 Gabby Barton 9 Hunter Arnold 9 Taya Watts 10 Teagan Glore 10 Ryder Ragsdale 10 Laurabelle Crump 10 Zaiden Dixon 11 Hadley Hobbs 12 Charlie Collins 11 Abigail Rogers 16 Ava Clifton 18 - Fredericktown (8)
Koven Hafner 6 Studson Kelly 6 Clark Miller 7 Tobias Jones 7 Peyton Wallace 8 Cora Miller 9 Abigail Gibbs 12 Julia Miller 13 - Park Hills (20)
Ruger Calvird 5 Lena Compton 5 Lincoln Comfort 6 Hazel Reed 6 Chebry Propst 6 Kennedy Smith 7 Joel Mosier 7 Declan Tesnow 7 Liam Bryan 8 Judah Thomure 8 Maycee Wampler 8 Jayda Blunt 9 Brody Naanas 9 Tate Joseph 10 Leo Underwood 10 Harper Kell 11 Ryan Yount 12 Parker Tripp 12 Brynn Cooper 13 Briley Wright 14 - Potosi (20)
Shayna Medley 5 Lexa Medley 7 Eric Pierce 9 Luxie Helms 9 Hope King 10 Millie Vance 10 Callie Kay Bouse 10 Chevelle Vance 11 Cataleena Montague 11 Penelope Bowen 12 Tyler Adams 12 Clara Vance 12 Lukas McMahan 13 Koraleana Pinkley 13 Averie Cox 13 Bryck Hines 14 Charvi Patel 14 Dakota Wood 14 Alexis Bergsieker 14 Kendra Benson 14
A Celebration of Creativity
This project is a testament to the talent and imagination of our region’s youth. Not only do these banners add beauty to our towns, but they also celebrate the dreams and aspirations of the next generation. Each banner represents a young artist’s vision of their future, reminding us all of the power of creativity and ambition.
We invite everyone to take a stroll through their community and enjoy these inspiring works of art once they are printed and hung. Congratulations to all of the students who participated, and especially to those whose artwork will be featured! Thank you for sharing your dreams with us.
Stay tuned for updates on when and where the banners will be installed, and be sure to share your photos with us on social media using #WhenIGrowUp #2025BannerContest #MACOABanners #CommunityPride.
See you out in the community!