This contest is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the many leaders, groups, and heroes whose legacy continues to inspire the pursuit of social justice in order to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our diverse society. It is open to all Delaware public school students in grades K-12.
For images from the awards dinner on 5/22/24, CLICK HERE.
Art Contest
Grades K – 4
1st Place - Nariyah Brown, Grade 3 – Albert Jones Elementary (Christina), Teacher/Advisor: LaShanda Wooten
2nd Place - Anakin Knox, Kindergarten – North Star Elementary (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Heather Forester
3rd Place - Hazelle Davis, Grade 4 – Maj. George S. Welch Elementary (Caesar Rodney), Teacher/Advisor: Maia Scott
Grades 9 - 12
1st Place - John Hernandez-Andino, Grade 11 – AI DuPont High School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Melissa Johnson
2nd Place - NaShawn Thompson, Grade 11 – AI DuPont High School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Melissa Johnson
3rd Place - Malik Johnson, Grade 10 – AI DuPont High School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Melissa Johnson
Digital Media Design
Grades 5 -8
1st Place - Ketura Mele, Grade 8 – Milford Central Academy (Milford), Teacher/Advisor: Dwain Moore
Grades 9 -12
1st Place - Hamir Parker, Grade 11 – AI DuPont High School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Melissa Johnson
2nd Place - Eugenia Ross, Grade 11 – AI DuPont High School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Melissa Johnson
3rd Place - Ty’Kier Mercado, Grade 10 – AI DuPont High School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Melissa Johnson
Writing
Grades 5 - 8
1st Place - Aliyah Green, Grade 5 – Southern Elementary School (Colonial), Teacher: Bridget Shrimp
2nd Place - Victoria Parks, Grade 7 – Selbyville Middle School, Teacher/Advisor: Lauren Norwood
Grades 9 - 12
1st Place - Charlie Cox, Grade 11 – John Dickinson School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Kristin Zerbe
2nd Place - Oliver Minker, Grade 11 – John Dickinson School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Kristin Zerbe
3rd Place - David Bunting, Grade 11 – John Dickinson School (Red Clay), Teacher/Advisor: Kristin Zerbe
DSEA Human and Civil Rights Awards
Honor Delawareans whose life work has advanced the cause of human and civil rights in Delaware. DSEA’s Human and Civil Rights Task Force honors two Delawareans – one DSEA member and one individual outside of the organization – for outstanding achievements in Human and Civil Rights. (Previous HCR Award winners are excluded.)
Any DSEA member, organization, or member of the general public is invited to nominate such a person by filling out the nomination form [CLICK HERE]and including a portfolio of the nominee’s achievements.
2024 HCR Student Contest Winners
Theme: Creating a Culture of Community
This contest is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the many leaders, groups, and heroes whose legacy continues to inspire the pursuit of social justice in order to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our diverse society. It is open to all Delaware public school students in grades K-12.
For images from the awards dinner on 5/22/24, CLICK HERE.
Art Contest
Grades K – 4
Grades 9 - 12
Digital Media Design
Grades 5 -8
Grades 9 -12
Writing
Grades 5 - 8
Grades 9 - 12
DSEA Human and Civil Rights Awards
Honor Delawareans whose life work has advanced the cause of human and civil rights in Delaware. DSEA’s Human and Civil Rights Task Force honors two Delawareans – one DSEA member and one individual outside of the organization – for outstanding achievements in Human and Civil Rights. (Previous HCR Award winners are excluded.)
Any DSEA member, organization, or member of the general public is invited to nominate such a person by filling out the nomination form [CLICK HERE]and including a portfolio of the nominee’s achievements.