Stamford Public Schools Announces Winners Of Annual Greeting Card Contest

STAMFORD, CT — This week, six Stamford high school students were recognized for their artwork as part of Stamford Public Schools' annual seasonal greeting card contest.

The students were commended and received certificates and gift cards from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tamu Lucero and Mayor Caroline Simmons during an event held in the Stamford Government Center Lobby in conjunction with the mayor’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

This year’s program was open to SPS high school students from AITE, Westhill, and Stamford High. Students worked with their art teachers to create seasonal designs in any medium, which were then submitted for consideration.

Simmons and Lucero each selected a first place, second place and honorable mention. The winning designs will be printed as cards for Simmons and Lucero to use during the holiday season.

The seasonal greeting card contest has been a Stamford tradition for more than 25 years. The program is currently managed by Robin Konrad, department leader for visual and performing srts at Westhill High School and the SPS content area leader for K-12 visual arts.

Winners include:

• Superintendent’s first place: Xin Mei Chen, Stamford High School; teacher, Teek Eaton-Koch.
• Superintendent’s second place: Xiomara Galwan, Westhill High School; teacher, Tamara Dilworth.
• Superintendent’s honorable mention: Melissa Berganza, Westhill High School; teacher, Robin Konrad.
• Mayor’s first place: Jeremy Smith, Westhill High School; teacher, Mathew DiGiovanna.
• Mayor’s second place: Charles Bordon, Westhill High School; teacher, Mathew DiGiovanna.
• Mayor’s honorable mention: Sandy Mancilla Ruano, Westhill High School; teacher, Tamara Dilworth.

"Recognizing student artistic talents through our annual card contest not only boosts their confidence but also validates their hard work and creativity," Konrad said in a news release. "The program shows them that their voices and perspectives matter, inspiring them to continue exploring and expressing their unique visions."

The 2025 seasonal greeting card contest will be open to students in grades 3-5. Details will be announced in October 2025, the school district said.