January 20, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2023
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announces Winner of 2023 State of the State Art Contest
The winner was selected from five student finalists who submitted artwork from across the state
View the lieutenant governor's video selecting the winner here or by clicking the image below:
The art contest challenged K-12 students across Michigan to come up with a creative design for the 2023 State of the State program cover following the theme "What makes Michigan strong?" Students were encouraged to be as creative as possible and were welcome to use crayon, marker, paint, or any other material.
WINNER OF THE 2023 STATE OF THE STATE ART CONTEST
Sydney Kuipers, Forest Hills Northern High School, 11th Grade
RUNNERS-UP OF THE 2023 STATE OF THE STATE ART CONTEST
Myra Sprague, Greenville Senior High School, 12th grade
Raegan Pena, Milan High School, 10th grade
Neal Patwardhan, Novi Meadows, 6th grade
Delaney LeMarbe, Flushing High School, 10th grade
This year's prize is a Cherry Republic Go Fish Gift Box containing:
Ruby Red Sour Cherry Patches
Iced Imperial Pretzels
Cherry Republic Playing Cards
Cherry Republic Nalgene water bottle
During her 2023 State of the State address Governor Whitmer will lay out her plans to tackle the challenges Michiganders are facing right now. Her proposals will lower costs, make Michigan more competitive, expand opportunity, and protect people’s fundamental rights. Together, they represent the future and will move Michigan forward.
The 2023 State of the State address will be held in the Michigan House Chambers and broadcast live throughout the state on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00PM.
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