National Hispanic Heritage Month

2026 Contest Winners

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 — 1st Place

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

1st Place Valerie C.-P. Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School
2nd Place Shahad S. Hifz Academy
3rd Place Hind S. Hifz Academy

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

Winners, Grades K - 2

Bookmark contest winner grades K-2 — **1st Place** **Suhas D.** **Clark Elementary School**

2nd Place Juliet V. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
3rd Place Maryam J. Lawton Chiles Elementary School

Winners, Grades 3 - 5

Bookmark contest winner grades 3-5 — **1st Place** **Aditya R.** **Deer Park Elementary School**

2nd Place Isla S. Peninsular Prep
3rd Place Dan K. Lawton Chiles Elementary School

Winners, Grades 6 - 8

Bookmark contest winner grades 6-8 — **1st Place** **Mia D.** **Riverview Academy of Math and Science**

2nd Place Shalyn P. Benito Middle School
3rd Place Tatiana S. Orange Grove Middle School Magnet