The Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 39th Annual 2025 Happy Times Artwork Calendar contest, a celebration of creativity and artistic expression among Nevada students. The annual contest invites young artists to reflect joy, hope, and positivity through their artwork. This year, thirteen winning students from twelve K-12 schools were selected from a highly talented pool of over 3,400 participants. Each winning piece will be featured as part of the 2025 Happy Times Calendar. “We are thrilled to showcase the incredible creativity of our young artists,” said Scott A. Arkills, Silver State Schools Credit Union President and CEO” Their artwork embodies the joy and optimism that inspires us all, and we are honored to bring these beautiful pieces of art into the hands and homes of our community.”
Winners of the 2025 Happy Times Artwork Calendar Contest
| Student’s name | Grade | School Name | Month |
| Luca B. | K | Helen Smith ES | Jul |
| Logan O. | 1 | Lomie G Heard ES | Dec |
| Leah R. | 2 | Tomiyasu ES | Oct |
| Jasper L. | 3 | Hayes ES | Aug |
| Elyse K. | 4 | Bonner ES | Jun |
| Grace C. | 5 | Kesterson ES | Jan |
| Yoona C. | 6 | Bob Miller MS | Mar |
| Charles K. | 7 | Lone Mountain Challenger School | May |
| Annabelle E. | 8 | Mannion MS | Sep |
| Isabelle C. | 9 | Las Vegas Academy of the Arts | Feb |
| Maya H. | 10 | Green Valley HS | Nov |
| Lilly A. | 11 | Green Valley HS | Cover |
| Juvelle T. | 12 | Advanced Technologies Academy | Apr |
Each winner will receive $ 200 dollars and special recognition at an awards ceremony hosted by Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation on Monday evening, December 9th, 2024. The winners will be presented with their framed original artwork and their school will receive $200 dollars toward their Arts program.
The 2025 Happy Times Calendar will be available for pickup at any of the 10 Silver State Schools Credit Union branches starting Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Proceeds from donations associated with the calendar will support the POP Foundation’s ongoing education-based efforts, including but not limited to next year’s Happy Times art contest, Postsecondary Scholarships, A+ Educator Excellence recognition, Financial Literacy and Financial Wellness programs.
For General Inquiries, please contact:
Sal Carrera, Director of Development – POP Foundation
scarrera@popfoundationlv.org
702-661-1276
