Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Tampa, F.L. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced Nishant Sailesh Shah from Carrollwood Day School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 15th District. His piece, “Calm Before the Storm,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the next year, alongside artwork from other winners from congressional districts across the country.
“I’m thrilled to congratulate Nishant Sailesh Shah as the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 15th District,” said Congresswoman Laurel Lee. “Nishant’s piece, Calm Before the Storm, truly captures the spirit of this competition, and I am excited to see it proudly on display in the U.S. Capitol. Every year, I am inspired by the heart and vision our local students bring to this opportunity, and I thank all of the students who participated in this year’s competition.”
The other finalists’ artwork will be displayed on the walls of Congresswoman Lee’s district office.
Each spring, the House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute sponsor a nationwide art competition to highlight talented high school artists from across the country. The winner from each district will have their artwork displayed in the Capitol for one year. The competition first began in 1982 and more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
1st Place Winner: Nishant Sailesh Shah, “Calm Before the Storm,” Carrollwood Day School
2nd Place Winner: Brylie Davidson, “Remembrance,” Strawberry Crest High School
People’s Choice Winner: Raina Kim, “Open Book,” Strawberry Crest High School
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