GrandPrize
"Reflections of Jesus" by Dong Phung, Diocese of
Spokane
The illustration depicts Jesus teaching children; young people helping Jesus carry his cross; children sharing loaves and fishes; and two youths rescuing a sheep. The image portrays the role of young people in working to address poverty. With a "spirit of solidarity and voluntarism . . . all of us have to unite and support one another in order to advance a better future, a better society."Watch Dong receive the award at the National Catholic Youth Conference (begin watching at minute 116).
2nd Place, Grades 7-9
"Si Se Puede" by Kara Hoffman,
Diocese of St. Petersburg
The artist attended a community action event by Faith Action for
Strength Together, a group of churches that receives funding from the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development. She learned about migrant workers' struggles to
overcome poverty by advocating for fair wages and workers' rights.
2nd Place, Grades 10-12
"Heart in Hands" by Julianne Poisy,
Diocese of Worcester
3rd Place, Grades 7-9
"Lend a Hand" by Reyers Bruscoe, Diocese of Albany
"Have you ever been afraid and the simple act of someone taking your hand in
theirs made you less afraid? Any problem or obstacle that we face can be
overcome if we work together. The simple act of joining hands with another
empowers both people and is the first step to moving forward. My song calls for
all people to work together to fulfill the mission of CCHD to bring justice to
all and end poverty."
3rd
Place, Grades 10-12
"Insert Community Here" by Joe
Garrett, Diocese of Nashville
Honorable Mention
"Community—Working Together, Growing
Together" by Elyse Sheppard, Kyle Benkel, Jordan Downs, Sam Driscoll, Isabel
Vasquez, Emily Dormady, Evan Anderson, Lindsay Staudt, and Nicole Breske,
Diocese of Orlando
This entry shows what "ideal" community would look like "if we applied Catholic social teaching to overcome poverty through education, cooperation, Christian love, respect for others, and building a community that lifts people out of poverty."