This year, the Drawing Competition focused on topic "What can I do for the environment", according to the priorities of the European Union, which emphasizes environmental care. Children from 5th and 6th grade were invited to participate. We received 226 drawings from 48 schools across 16 departments, excluding Artigas, Florida, and Treinta y Tres.

The jury consisted of three drawing teachers who teach students from 5th and 6th grade: Claudia Aitablian, Lucía Perazzo, and Alicia Spagnuolo, accompanied by Richard Empson as the representative of the European Union. The jury reviewed the 226 drawings, with each selecting ten to present to the rest of the jury, explaining their choices. After sharing their decisions, they collectively selected the ten drawings that best fit the theme. From these ten drawings, the winners and three special mentions were invited, along with their families, to the award ceremony.

The competition winner was Mariano Pereira, a 6th-grade student from José Artigas School in Brazo Oriental, Montevideo. He received a box of pencils and markers for continued drawing, a kit with EU items such as a hat, notebook, and T-shirt, among other items, and a certificate signed by the EU Ambassador.

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Other noteworthy participants who received special mentions were: Amalia Urroz, 5th grade student from Escuela Nº101 in Canelones; Stefano Coldebella, 6th grade student from Scuola Italiana di Montevideo; and Julieta Sequeira, 6th grade student from Colegio Nuestra Señora de Fátima in Montevideo. Each of them, like the winner, was invited along with their families to the Delegation for the award ceremony. They also received a box of pencils and markers, a kit of EU items, and a certificate signed by the Ambassador.

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Participants who were ranked within the top ten will receive a certificate of recognition signed by the Ambassador of the European Union. They are: Ahinara Aquino, 5th grade student from Escuela Nº52 "Semirámides Zeballos" in Young; Victoria Farías, 6th grade student from Liberty School in Paysandú; Benjamin Borjas, 6th grade student from Liberty School in Paysandú; Sofia Clavero, 6th grade student from Escuela Nº93 "Florencio Sánchez" in Florencio Sánchez; Nohelia Alvez, 6th grade student from Escuela Nº7 "Brasil" in Rivera; and Sebastián Daguerre, 6th grade student from Scuola Italiana di Montevideo.

Thank you very much to all participants, families, and teachers who helped and encouraged the children to participate. We look forward to seeing you in the next edition!