Martin County Students Win Civic Art Contests, Designs Headed to Polling Places

When Martin County voters head to the polls at the next election, they will receive an "I Voted" sticker designed by a teenager.

Jensen Beach High School student Shaunee Scott won the 2026 "I Voted Sticker Contest" sponsored by the Martin County Supervisor of Elections Office, earning a $200 award and the distinction of having her artwork placed in the hands of every voter in the county. Most adults never leave such a civic footprint — and Scott did it while still in high school.

Scott was among student artists from across the Martin County School District recognized before the end of the 2025-26 school year by Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis and Chief Deputy Kherri Anderson. The awards spanned four competitions centered on civic engagement, patriotism and the importance of voting.

In the Color Me Patriotic Contest, South Fork High School student Hannah Mendez claimed first place and a $250 award. Martin County High School students Joanna Huynh and Kaitlyn Spero earned second and third place, respectively — a strong showing for a school that sent two finalists to the podium.

Hidden Oaks Middle School dominated the Chick-fil-A Middle School Art Contest, sweeping all three places. Sixth-grader Evelyn Gettings took first, fellow sixth-grader Gabriella Hodder finished second and eighth-grader Bailey Concannon earned third. All three students work under art teacher Michelle Foglia, whose classroom produced a clean sweep of the competition.

The youngest honoree was Felix A. Williams Elementary School student Juniper Urbay, named the Future Voter Contest winner. Her design will be available to children who accompany their families to the polls at the next election — a small piece of art meant to make democracy feel welcoming to kids still years away from casting their first ballot.

The contests, organized by the Supervisor of Elections Office, reflect a broader effort to weave civic awareness into arts education across Martin County schools. By tying creative work to the mechanics of voting, the program gives students a tangible stake in the democratic process. Their art does not hang in a hallway. It travels to precincts.

For parents of students at these schools, the message is straightforward: the next time a Martin County election is held, look for a child's work at your polling place and watch for future contest announcements from the Supervisor of Elections Office as the 2026-27 school year gets underway.

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