More Than Creativity: Students Share a Powerful Message
With more than 200 entries from across Florida, the 2026 Attendance Awareness Poster and PSA Contest, hosted by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations in partnership with Leader in Me, showcased students’ creativity, leadership, and understanding of why showing up matters.
Judges evaluated entries on more than artistic talent. The scoring rubric also considered how effectively students communicated the importance of regular attendance, connected their message to leadership, and inspired others to show up ready to learn.
From colorful posters to engaging videos, students used their voices to remind us that every school day creates opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.
K-2 Grade Category
WINNER
Olive T.
Florida Virtual School
Hernando County
K-2 Grade Category
RUNNER-UP
Anastatia
Challenger K-8
Hernando County
3-5 Grade Category
WINNER
Daniyel
K-8 Explorer
Hernando County
3-5 Grade Category
RUNNER-UP
Aubrey
Pathways Elementary
Volusia County
6-8 Grade Category
WINNER
Lya A.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Hillsborough County
6-8 Grade Category
RUNNER-UP
Eden E.
BAK Middle School of the Arts
Palm Beach County
9-12 Grade Category
WINNER
Vanessa R.
University High School
Volusia County
9-12 Grade Category
RUNNER-UP
Bella I.
University High School
Volusia County
View the Entries from the Contest!
Special Thank You to our Judges!
Jeff Kuhnberg, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
Joey D’Souza, The Able Trust
Mariota Theodoris, Florida Power & Light
Stuart Noggle, Woz Ed
Kate Fulginiti, Bizi
Patrick Darrough, Fork Farms
Silvio Delgado, iTeach
Margarita Calo, Duke Energy
Whitney Weeks, HCA Healthcare Foundation
Judith Fletcher, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
