In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) in February, NYSCADV hosted its first-ever What is Love? Contest. Participants ages 12-20 throughout New York State submitted entries in graphic arts, visual arts, and literary arts categories. We are so inspired by the incredible submissions and response to the contest!
We invite you to take a moment and view the creative entries, depicting each artist’s idea of “what is love.” Visit the albums on the NYSCADV Facebook page.
Winners in each category are below and will each receive a $25 Visa gift card. Congratulations!
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Graphic arts: Two-Sided Dove by Randy Morocho
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Visual arts: Positive Focus by Kayla Kearney
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Literary arts: Love at its Core by Carys Sammartano
The contest’s grand prize winner and their project mentor each receive a $100 Visa gift card, and the winning entry will be highlighted in various NYSCADV materials to promote healthy relationships.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s grand prize winner is Amanda Krahe! Amanda’s submission is titled “Self Love Reminder.”
Congratulations to Amanda and Helen Atkinson Barnes, Prevention Education Program Director at The Retreat, Amanda’s project mentor.
We are incredibly grateful to our guest judges, James Young (Queery), Chel Miller (NYSCASA) and Sarah Podber (NYSCASA) for participating in this event, and we thank all the amazing contestants for sharing their talents and passion!