Mattie Stepanek Arts and Poetry Contest 2026 | MY HERO

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From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

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Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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Credit: MY HERO

The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peace Foundation and The MY HERO Project in honor of Mattie Stepanek established the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Arts and Poetry Contest in 2020. Mattie was a poet and peace activist who encouraged everyone to sing the song in their heart in their lifetime.

Credit: Jeni Stepanek

Finalists

Art

The Lasting Legacy

By: Nikita Neogy

The Last Spark

By: Nikita Neogy

Films

On Compassion

By: Ivan Zhang

Stephanie's Students Films

Heart to Heart-cinepoem

By: Sofia Mahmud

By: Analise Priester

A Moment Alone cine poem

By: Rooseverlie Josma

Hey Black Child cine-poem

By: Olivia Desir

By: Martin Van Buren

The little prince

By: Jimena Jimenez

She Walks In Beauty

By: Janaya Beaujuin

Narada Griffin-Bey Cine-Poem

By: Stephanie Choriatis

About Mattie Stepanek

Learn more about Mattie's poetry and extraordinary life fighting a rare form of muscular dystrophy.

Mattie Stepanek

By: Nathan Smith

A short animated tribute to poet hero Mattie Stepanek. The soundtrack features the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School choir singing a song inspired by one of Mattie's poems.

"For Our World" a poem by Mattie Stepanek

Child peace activist and poet, Mattie Stepanek, wrote this poem after the tragedy of September 11. Read the poem that has touched millions.

Judge: Jeni Stepanek

Jeni Stepanek

By: Jeanne Meyers

One of the most inspiring activists for peace on the planet

Organizer created on 5/9/2026 4:38:44 AM by Abigail Richardson

Last edited 5/9/2026 5:22:06 AM by Abigail Richardson

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