The winners of the 2026 “Civics in the 605: Statewide Sticker Showcase” will display their artwork and receive awards today (Feb. 24, 2026) at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.
Secretary of State Monae (mo-nay) Johnson said the contest is about taking pride in participation and giving students a real connection to their government. She said the stickers are small but powerful symbols of civic duty and
South Dakota pride.
Johnson will host an Award Ceremony at 2pm in the Capitol Rotunda. The finalists’ artwork will be displayed, and winners will be recognized during the Legislative Session. The students and their families will also have opportunities to tour the Capitol.
The winners are:
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Grades K-2: Owen W. from Vermillion Elementary School
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Grades 3-5: Guenevere W. from Creekside Elementary in Spearfish
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Grades 6-8: Allie H. from Rapid City Christian
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Grades 9-12: Ashtyn D. from McCook Central High School
The winning entries will be placed on stickers that will be handed out across South Dakota during the 2026 General Election Nov. 3, 2026.
The Governor, First Lady, Constitutional Officers, Public Utility Commissioners, Secretary of the Department of Education, and others judged hundreds of entries to determine this year’s winners.
For more information on the “Civics in the 605: Statewide Sticker Showcase,” please visit the Secretary of State’s website, https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/sos-awards.aspx.
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