Art Contest Winners
1st Place - Xochitlh N. Cabrera
Faro de Amistad
In certain circumstances, individuals may find it necessary to seek guidance from someone who can illuminate the way through challenging circumstances, effectively leading them out of darkness. Alternatively, one may choose to assume the role of a guiding influence for others in similar situations. This choice fundamentally hinges upon a deliberate decision-making process.
2nd Place - Aleena Sedrick
“He Has Come”
While in the missionary training center, I had a class where we discussed what it would be like if the Savior were to come to us. As we were pondering, this image popped into my mind. Depicted here is a dark wasteland, representative of where we may find ourselves at times. Three objects varying in brightness as to represent the three kingdoms, illuminate the world. Jesus Christ, naturally being the focal point, is shown with His arms outstretched, offering Himself to all that would have Him as a beacon in an ever-darkening world.
3rd Place - Isabelle Sedrick
Quiet Expression
This is a painting that conveys the quiet inner self sharing its radiant light. This beacon of inner self isn’t always very bright, but it will always be there. This piece is a reminder to me to let my light shine.
Honorable Mention - Salma Garcia
Rise Your Light
I wanted to represent where our attention should be directed and that by raising our lights, other people can see them, and at some point, they will raise theirs too.
Art Contest Guidelines
- Submit photography, graphic design, painting or other artwork elements based on the 2023 Spirit Week theme “A Beacon of Light”
- Cash Prizes: $150 (1st place), $100 (2nd place), and $75 (3rd place)
- Submission deadline is September 25, 2023
- Submit artwork in person to MC 276H, or if not on campus, take a photo of artwork or submit digital files to spiritweek@byui.edu. Be sure to include your submission type (student, employee, alumni) as well as contact information. See example below.
- Judging rubric is listed below.
Submission Example
Grading Rubric
| Element |
4 Excellent |
3 Good |
2 Fair |
1 Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme | Artwork thoroughly develops the theme and stays true to the purpose. | Artwork mostly develops the theme. Stays true to the purpose. | Artwork deviates slightly from the theme. Strays from purpose. | Artwork does not develop the theme. Purpose is not present. |
| Originality | Artwork demonstrates unique perspective and shows creativity. | Artwork demonstrates unique perspective and shows some creativity. | Artwork does not display unique perspective but offers some creativity. | Artwork does not display unique perspective and offers no creativity. |
| Artistry | Artwork demonstrates high level of craftsmanship, with high attention to quality of work. | Artwork demonstrates high level of craftsmanship, with some attention to quality of work. | Artwork demonstrates average level of craftsmanship, with little attention to quality of work. | Artwork demonstrates no level of craftsmanship, with no attention to quality of work. |
| Spirit | Artwork shows a deep love for and connection to the University. | Artwork shows a connection to the University but lacks strong base. | Artwork displays some effort made to show connection to the University. | Artwork shows lack of connection to the University. |
Essay Contest Winners
1st Place - Nathan Smith
2nd Place - Jayden Dabb
3rd Place - Jenna Janning
Honorable Mention - Kaiya Hodge
Essay Contest Guidelines
- Submit an essay on the 2023 Spirit Week theme, “A Beacon of Light.”
- All essays should be between 300 – 800 words.
- Cash Prizes: $150 (1st place), $100 (2nd place), and $75 (3rd place)
- Submission deadline is September 25, 2023.
- Submit essay to spiritweek@byui.edu. Be sure to include a cover page see Header Examples below.
- Judging rubric is listed below
Criteria
All Essays should be between 300-800 words.
Essays must have a cover page with the following information: essay title, name, phone number, major/department, class, and submission type: alumni, student, or employee.
Header Examples
Grading Rubric
| Element |
4 Excellent |
3 Good |
2 Fair |
1 Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme | Thoroughly develops the theme and stays true to the purpose | Mostly develops the theme. Stays true to the purpose | Deviates slightly from the theme. Strays from purpose. | Does not develop the theme. Purpose is not present. |
| Flow | Well-built structure. Easy to follow from beginning to end. | Well-built structure. Mostly easy and to follow. | Average structure. May be hard to follow at times. | Poorly built structure. Hard to follow. |
| Mechanics | Contains few, if any, grammatical errors. These errors do not interfere with essay. | Contains some grammatical errors. These errors do not interfere with essay. | Contains many grammatical errors. These errors may interfere with essay. | Contains serious grammatical errors. These errors interfere with essay. |
| Spirit | Shows a deep love for and connection to the University. | Shows a connection to the University but lacks strong base. | Some effort made to show connection to the University. | Lack of connection to the University. |