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2026 Keep Allen Beautiful Recycled Art Contest

Keep Allen Beautiful is sponsoring a Recycled Art Contest themed, “Celebrate Allen 150”.  In 2026, Allen, Texas celebrates a milestone 150 years in the making. From its beginnings as a small railroad stop to the thriving, forward-looking city it is today, Allen’s story is one of hard work, community spirit, and steady growth.  

Students in grades K – 12 are invited to participate who are enrolled in the Allen ISD or are enrolled in the Plano ISD or Lovejoy ISD but reside within the city limits of Allen or who are homeschooled or attend private school but reside within the city limits of Allen.

See the timeline below for more details including contest rules and submission information.

If you have questions, please contact Andrea Smith, Environmental Education Specialist, City of Allen, asmith@allentx.gov or 214.509.4552.

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244 participants

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Submit your artwork
Submit your artwork
Phase 2: Assembling submitted artwork
Assembling submitted artwork
Phase 3: Public voting
Public voting
Phase 4: Tallying votes
Tallying votes
Phase 5: Announcing the 2026 Recycled Art Contest Winners
Announcing the 2026 Recycled Art Contest Winners

Announcing the 2026 Recycled Art Contest Winners

April 1, 2026 5:00 AM - May 13, 2026 4:59 AM

Below are the winners of the 2026 Recycled Art Contest! The winners were honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, May 2. See a list of the winners below this photo. Congratulations to everyone and thank you for participating!

Group of people holding certificates in front of a backdrop.


Most Popular – Voting by Family & Friends

Grades PreK - 4 Category

  1. Haochen Ye, 4th Grade, Vaughan Elementary School

Grades 5 - 8 Category

  1. Daniel Gwie, 5th Grade, Cheatham Elementary School

Grades 9 – 12 Category

  1. Neerav Anush Jeyasaravanan, 9th Grade, Lowery Freshman Center

Ranking by Grade – Voting by City Staff and KAB Board Members based on criteria

Pre-Kindergarten

  1. Ayaan Sai Mamidi, Anderson Early Childhood

Kindergarten

  1. Nyra Reddy A Tippani, Boon Elementary School
  2. Aanvi Mishra, Evans Elementary School
  3. Emerson Rhoads, Homeschool

First Grade

  1. Nathan Gwie, Cheatham Elementary School
  2. Joseph Ledezma, Homeschool
  3. Krishiv Gupta, Vaughan Elementary School

Second Grade

  1. Guoguo Guo, Vaughan Elementary School
  2. Willa Zhao, Evans Elementary School
  3. Riaan Mamidi, Lindsey Elementary School

Third Grade

  1. Viya Prodduturi, Lindsey Elementary School
  2. Misha Chavan, Evans Elementary School
  3. Ezra She, Basis Charter School

Fourth Grade

  1. Haochen Ye, Vaughan Elementary School
  2. Gaganadeepika Satish, Lindsey Elementary School

Fifth Grade

  1. Daniel Gwie, Cheatham Elementary School
  2. Arpita Mittal, Imagine International Academy of North Texas
  3. Mahdiya Rahman, Boon Elementary School

Sixth Grade

  1. Akshita Gupta, Green Elementary School
  2. Kyla Mosteller, Marion Elementary School
  3. Ameya Manthena, Lindsey Elementary School

Seventh Grade

  1. Kesav Devalla, Curtis Middle School

Eighth Grade

  1. William Zhao, Ereckson Middle School

Ninth – Twelfth Grade

  1. Neerav Anush Jeyasaravanan, 9th Grade, Lowery Freshman Center
  2. Samantha Pham, 12th Grade, Allen High School
  3. Caitlin Mahoney, 10th Grade, June Shelton School


Please note this timeline is subject to change.