The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary is proud to present the national winners of the 2025–2026 Illustrating America art contest – a patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students. The contest consists of three grade divisions: K–2, 3–5 and 6–8, with national awards for first, second and third place in each grade division. See the current first-place winners in each division below.

Grade Division K–2

Weston R.

First Place

Department of Arizona

Weston R.

Department of Arizona

Grade Division 3–5

Subin C.

First Place

Department of Nevada

Subin C.

Department of Nevada

Grade Division 6–8

Amelia H.

First Place

Department of Connecticut

Amelia H.

Department of Connecticut