Spotlight on Talent: Meet the Winners of the 2024 K12 Photography Competition

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 K12 Photography Competition! This year’s event drew an incredible response, with more than 12,000 entries submitted by talented students from across the nation. The competition celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of students in kindergarten through 12th grade, giving them a platform to showcase their unique perspectives through the lens of a camera.

We couldn’t be prouder of every student who participated in this year’s competition. Now in its ninth year, this event has blossomed into a cherished tradition, offering students a platform to showcase their talents and a meaningful opportunity to build their photography portfolios and grow as artists.

This year, we awarded a total of $20,000 in cash prizes! In each grade level, the 1st place winner received $1,000, the 2nd place winner received $500, and the People’s Choice winner—determined by public voting—received $100.

Without further ado, let’s meet the winners of the K12 Photography Competition:

Kindergarten

1st Place: Serenity, Arkansas Virtual Academy

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2nd Place: Serenity, Arkansas Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: Zuri, California Virtual Academy at San Joaquin

1st Grade

1st Place: Brenleigh, Indiana Digital Learning School

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2nd Place: Farzan, North Carolina Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: River, Washington Virtual Academy

2nd Grade

1st Place: Emmalyn, Digital Academy of Florida

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2nd Place: August, Cloverport Independent School

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People’s Choice: Leilani, Arizona Virtual Academy

3rd Grade

1st Place: Kathy, Lone Star Online Academy

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2nd Place: Zophina, Minnesota Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: Derek, Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

4th Grade

1st Place: Lincoln, Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

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2nd Place: Brooklyn, Arizona Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: Azriel, Volunteer State Virtual Academy

5th Grade

1st Place: Milan, California Virtual Academy

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2nd Place: Neo, Washington Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: Abigail, Lone Star Online Academy

6th Grade

1st Place: Hunter, Lone Star Online Academy

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2nd Place: Willow, Utah Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: Abigail, Lone Star Online Academy

7th Grade

1st Place: Kylie, California Virtual Academy at San Joaquin

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2nd Place: Willow, Utah Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice: Maclayne, California Virtual Academy at Sutter

8th Grade

1st Place: Sophia, Alabama Destination Career Academy

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2nd Place: Josselyn, Insight School of Washington

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People’s Choice: Edward, Virginia Virtual Academy

9th Grade

1st Place: Kaydence, Indiana Digital Gateway Academy

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2nd Place: Rileigh, The Keystone School

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People’s Choice: Preston, Virginia Virtual Academy

10th Grade

1st Place: Layla, Hoosier College and Career Academy

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2nd Place: Cora, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice:  Presley, Indiana Digital Learning School

11th Grade

1st Place: Wyatt, Texas Online Preparatory School

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2nd Place: Alexia, Alabama Virtual Academy

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People’s Choice:  Ilknur, California Virtual Academy at San Mateo

12th Grade

1st Place: Aimee, George Washington University Online High School

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2nd Place: Lily, Texas Online Preparatory School

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People’s Choice: Dekensley, Alabama Virtual Academy

We are incredibly proud of all the participants and their outstanding work. Each photograph tells a unique story and reflects the students’ diverse talents. The judges had a difficult task selecting the winners due to the high quality of the submissions.

A huge congratulations to all this year’s winners! Your creativity and dedication truly stood out. We encourage everyone to continue exploring their artistic passions and keep capturing the world through your unique lenses.

For more information on our other student competitions and engagement opportunities, please visit enrichment.k12.com.