Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners 2023
¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Winners Announced!

With over 400 submissions, the committee evaluating entries really had their work cut out for them! Winners have been determined for the annual contest and are listed below.

The judging panel consisted of district, city, and library services members with a shared focus for how each design was successful in communication, connection to the theme, cultural representation and craftsmanship.

Poster contest - winning submission

Students in grades 9 - 12 were invited to design a poster celebrating Hillsborough's Hispanic Heritage.

  • 1st Place Aubrey P. Howard W. Blake High School
  • 2nd Place Subhang J. Alonso High School
  • 3rd Place Anisah S. Howard W. Blake High School
Winning posters Grades 9 - 12

Students in grades K - 8 were invited to design a bookmark celebrating Hillsborough's Hispanic Heritage.

Winners, Grades K - 2

1st Place Samaira D. Pride Elementary School
Bookmark contest winner grades K-2
  • 2nd Place Grace R. Patricia J. Sullivan Partnership School
  • 3rd Place Freya F. Trinity School for Children

Winners, Grades 3 - 5

1st Place Kelsi H. Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy
Bookmark contest winner grades 3-5
  • 2nd Place Dhanesh A. Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
  • 3rd Place Katherine M. Cambridge Christian School

Winners, Grades 6 - 8

1st Place Berlyn K. Bell Creek Academy
Bookmark contest winner grades 6-8
  • 2nd Place Arianna P. Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy
  • 3rd Place Isabel B. Bell Creek Academy