Díaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 8, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Neeley Camejo, a sophomore at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School and a resident of Hialeah, Florida, as the winner of this year's 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the 26th Congressional District. Neeley's art, titled “ Reverence in the Currents: An Esoteric Wonder ,” was selected from among 175 entries submitted by students from 16 participating schools. His piece will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. Image Student : Neeley Camejo, 10 th Grade, Hialeah Gardens Senior High Art Teacher : Haydee Fernandez Salazar Medium : Alcohol Markers, Watercolors, Acrylic Paint, and Markers Description : “ Reverence in the Currents: An Esoteric Wonder ” – The piece showcases a large koi fish swimming gracefully, revealing a hidden beauty that no one would suspect; a deep respect for one of nature’s most beautiful creations. Additionally, honorable mentions were awarded to the following three students, whose pieces will be displayed for one year in our offices in Washington, D.C., Miami, and Naples, respectively: Angela Troia , 11th grade, J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School, " Floreciendo " – Mixed media: colored pencils, alcohol markers, and paint; will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. office. Lorena Aragon , 11th grade, Youth Co-Op Preparatory Charter School " A Hero's Embrace " – Charcoal on paper; will be displayed in the Miami district office. Samantha Mirabal, 12th grade, Mater Academy Charter High School " Gator in the Glades " – Acrylic paint on canvas; will be displayed in the Naples district office. Image For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, please visit: https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/youth-and-kids/art-competition Issues :