Creativity. Expression. Art.
Student Art Contest
The Student Art Contest for The National HEPCAMP Association Annual Conference is a great way for students to provide a visual testimony and representation of their experience in agricultural work and their vision for the possibilities that education provides them.
2026
Student Art Contest
Winner
Estela Domínguez-Calderón
As a first‑generation Latina pursuing industrial engineering, I wanted to demonstrate how education became a launching point in transforming my life. My artwork shows a graduating college student in a gown standing on books looking at the moon; the ultimate dream. This represents the bravery of being the first in my family to break generational barriers and set a new family standard. I want to encourage students to not be scared to reach for our dreams, to inspire others, and never forget our roots. My parents’ journey from Michoacán, México inspires every step I take, and this piece is a tribute to them and my fellow Hispanic community. We are here and we will always be proud of it. No matter how difficult life gets, dedication runs in our blood. I’m grateful that my artwork was chosen for the HEPCAMP conference, as art is part of our societal culture that tells stories and showcases community excellence.
2026
Student Art Contest
Honorable Mentions
2026 Call for Submissions
The National HEPCAMP Association is calling for submissions of student artwork to be used on the cover of the 2026 HEPCAMP Association National Conference program. The program will be distributed to the attendees at the annual conference, to be held March 22-March 25, 2026 in Boomfield. CO.
Call for Proposals document
Eligibility Criteria
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Student must be a current student or active alumni of a HEP or CAMP program.
*Active alumni are HEPCAMP students currently enrolled full-time in a higher learning institution.
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Artwork must be authentic and created by the student.
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The Design should incorporate this year's theme "The Power of the HEPCAMP familia: Unleash and Sustain."
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Artwork should be submitted in JPEG, JPG or digital format with the submission form below.
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Submissions are due by Friday, January 30, 2026.
Other Important Info
Submission Requirements
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ONE submission is permitted per each program.
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The student's full name must accompany the submission
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Digital submission of the design must be received
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Students selected for the award should plan on recording a 2-3 minute video to be played at the conference if they can not attend
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Utilize the submission form below.
Awards
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The Committee will award one student artwork winner
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The selected design will be used for the cover of the 2026 National HEPCAMP Conference program
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The winner will be tentatively announced in February 2026
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The Association will provide a $1000 scholarship/stipend to the winner of this contest. The entrant is required to incorporate this year's theme into their submission: "The Power of the HEPCAMP familia: Unleash and Sustain."
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Students will give the HEPCAMP Association the right to showcase the design on the conference program and on any related correspondence.