WASHINGTON (7News) — Artwork created by three D.C. metropolitan area students, two from elementary schools and another from a high school, was selected for public voting in this year’s Doodle for Google contest, a Google spokesperson announced Thursday.
The three students representing D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, are among 55 finalists from every U.S. state, territory, and military base competing to secure their spot on Google’s homepage for a day, and a $50,000 scholarship among other rewards.
Those wishing to vote can do so on the Doodle for Google website (click here) until June 4.
Representing D.C. is Jackson-Reed High School student Maisie Derlega, whose art showcases a family dinner.
Representing Maryland is Kensignton-Parkwood Elementary School student Sofia Ravilious, who used the word Google to create a forest and trees out of clay.
Lastly, representing Virginia is Greenbriar West Elementary School student Arya Pribadi, who created an ode to medicine and a wish for no more sickness.
Students were asked to create a piece representing their wish for the next 25 years. Google said this year’s competition will not be judged for age group winners, instead announcing winners in five categories:
- Planet Award – For a Doodle that honors the planet and focuses on sustainability
- Good Neighbor Award – For the Doodle that dreams big and centers its wish around local community
- Imagination Award – For the out-of-this world mind blowing Doodle
- Biggest Smile Award – For the most contagiously funny and playful Doodle
- Tech Wiz Award – For a doodle that highlights how technology can positively influence the world