This press release from Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) was published on 2026-05-11 and titled "Buchanan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition".
Buchanan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition Ireland Cates of Bloomingdale High School in Valrico Named 1st Place Winner BRADENTON, FL – Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, a district-wide showcase for high school-aged artists. This year, 31 entries were submitted from across the district. The first-place winner is Ireland Cates, a sophomore at Bloomingdale [ ]