Mighty Minnow Award

The Mighty Minnow Award celebrates the creativity and talent of Kindergarten participants in the K-3 age group. This special recognition gives the youngest artists a chance to be honored for their efforts and abilities, based on age-appropriate expectations.

State hosts select the recipients of this award when an entry shows exceptional talent and care. There are no specific requirements or recipient limits for receiving the award—just that the student must be in Kindergarten.

2025 Winners

  • Children's drawing of fish swimming underwater with blue water, green plants, and a fish food container.

    Ambrose Byers K

    Bass | Georgia

  • Colorful drawing of an underwater scene with a large fish, smaller fish, plants, rocks, and bubbles.

    Rishan Patri

    Rainbow Trout | Texas