AMVETS Post 1994 Celebrates 2026 Americanism Contest Winners

Amvets Post 1994 recently congratulated the 2026 Americanism Contest winners.  They also expressed gratitude to everyone who participated this year.

Essay (grades 6th – 12th)

Isabella Gudger – Placed 1st place for 8th grade at Local, at District 9, and then 1st at State. (not pictured)

Kyle Potter – Placed 1st place for 12th grade at Local, 1st place at District 9, and then 3rd at State.

Brock Crace – Placed 1st for 9th grade at Local and 2nd at District 9.

Isabella Fay – Placed 2nd for8th grade at Local.

Poster (grades 2nd – 5th)

Rori Sheldon – Placed 1st at Local and 2nd at District 9.

Bella Ray – Placed 2nd at Local.

Flag Coloring (Kindergarten or 1st grade)

Jaycob Landacre – Placed 1st at Local and 2nd at District 9.

Vince Landacre – Placed 2nd at Local.

Flag Coloring (Post 1994 preschool age 3 and 4) 

Melanie McCloud – Placed 1st

Eevee Sheldon – Placed 2nd

The Amvets National Americanism contest is held every year.  All children who attend public, private, parochial schools, or homeschooled are eligible to enter. 

Local officials hope to see even more children participate in the contest next year. Winners at the Post level will advance to District competition, with District winners moving on to State and then National levels. National winners will have the opportunity to win a trip to the Freedom Foundation Conference.

The theme for the 2027 contest is “How Do We Honor the American Flag?”

Children interested in participating in the 2027 contest can contact Post 1994 at 417 West Espy Street in Kenton, Ohio 43326.