Finalists - Essays

Mrs. Janet Johnson by Emily

Mrs. Janet Johnson by Haley

Grandpa Jalil Salman by Christina

My Dad by Caroline

Jon Couchenour by Shane

My Dad by J. Cameron

Mahatma Gandhi by Avani

Dr. Paula Selvester by Alex

Finalists - Essays - Middle School

Patricia Anderlik by Hannah

Ashley Collazo by Karalyn

	Cheikh Darou Seck by Fatimata Binta from Dakar
	98is a teacher who exemplifies Abraham Lincoln's humility, communication skills and open-mindedness.

My Mom by Gianna

Steve Nash by Ivan

Jackie Robinson by Colton

	Martin Luther King, Jr. by Ethan Haslam
	70was unswerving, selfless, and devoted to a cause greater than himself.

Michael Tjernagel by Maddy

Roseann Misheck by Manon

Barack Obama by Chandler

Larry Badskey by Tyler

Elizabeth Cady Stanton by Avalon

Lisa Saunooke by James

Finalists - Essays - High School

	Peter E. Franz by Bianca from Evans, Georgia
	75has worked very hard to become who he is today, and is his daughter's hero.

	Mohammed the Fifth by Hanane from Hilliard
	80and Abraham Lincoln were courageous leaders who fought for freedom and equality.

	Barack Obama by Fatima from Des Moines
	240If we as citizens of our countries, no matter where we live, can emulate President Lincoln and President Obama’s love for Democracy and hope, Family values and Simple Virtues in our lives, then we will bring peace to our life and our world.

Finalists - Essays - Adult and Professional

Lorraine Gillespie by Carol

Finalists - Artwork - Elementary School

Tracy Houtman by Megan Houtman Mr. Bissell by Adrianna from Nevada Ronald Reagan by Zachary from Nevada

Finalists - Artwork - Middle School

Barack Obama by Michela Rocco

Finalists - Artwork - High School

Lincoln Bicentennial Hero: Rougyatou Ly by Khadidiatou Aminata Equality by Traven Sherrod Barack Obama by Aryanna I. Osorio Lincoln Bicentennial Hero: Nelson Mandela by Fary from Dakar