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2025 Theme: “Friendship: The Heartbeat of Global Peace”

This year’s theme highlights the power of friendship to foster understanding, collaboration, and peace across borders. The Showcase provides a unique platform to explore how global friendships can drive positive change and bridge cultural divides.

By participating in this inspiring competition, young creators will have the opportunity to share their vision of a peaceful world and  contribute to the international dialogue about the importance of building friendships across nations. 


ESSAY WINNERS - AGES 12-14

1ST: “The Quiet Power of Connection” by Alexandra Gabriel, Bogle Jr High School (pdf)Download
2ND: “Forging Bonds Between Worlds” Victoria Yee, Arizona College Prep Middle School (pdf)Download

ESSAY WINNERS - AGES 15-18

1ST: “The Thread That Weaves the World” by Ojal Parimisetty, Basha High School (pdf)Download
2ND: “Peace is the Most Powerful Weapon of Mankind” by Pranav Karpagaraj, Arizona College Prep HS (pdf)Download
2ND: “Ruth” by Norah Boling, Basha High School (pdf)Download

poetry WINNERS

2ND (Ages 12-14) “The Lavender Tree” by Leia McFarlan, Arizona College Prep High School (pdf)Download
2ND (Ages 15-18): “A Garden Symphony” by Hanna Nguyen, Arizona College Prep HS (pdf)Download

Art ages 12-14

1st Place

 Jonah Leo

ALA Applied Technology

 “In Every Breath”

2nd Place

 Magathi Thinathayalan

Basha Accelerated Middle School

“Friendship: The Heartbeat of Global Peace”

3rd Place

3rd Place

 Ian Shan

Xiao Su School of Art

 “Global Peace in Bunnyland”

Art ages 15-18

1st Place

 Ira Bagga

Arizona College Prep High School Chandler

 “Interwoven”

2nd Place

 Nishia Redmond

Willis Jr. High School

“Together is Peace”

Honorable Mention

 

Vishnu Tailor

Arizona College Prep High School

“Transcending Boundaries”

Honorable Mention


Madison Ong

Arizona College Prep High School

“Love > Beef”

Photography ages 15-18

Honorable Mention

 

Abhay Gagan Bhardwaj

Arizona College Prep High School

“Wings of Unity”

YAAS Showcase 2025 city of chandler council meeting visit and winners reception

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