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2025 Annual Conference – What Home Means to Me Poster Contest

At the top of the poster, there is a poem that states: Home feels like the elephants sound, loud and steady, shaking the ground, a roar of comfort strong and true. Then the flamingo, graceful and bright, a beautiful sight. Standing on the symbol of grace, the bird in the tree sings soft and clear, songs of cheer that draw me near. But like the snake that slithers with lies, there are moments when truth fades and dies.
A display board that has three contestants artwork on it.
What home means to me art pieces on a display board.
Three middle school art piece submissions.
Three middle school submissions for the What a Home Means to Me contest.
Two boards of Elementary school art submissions on a display board.
Drawing done by Averiona Dudley from Fort Payne, Alabama. Her drawing includes a brown house, a few trees and flowers, four family members, and the words I love you at the top.
Elementary school submission by Brandi Burlison from Martin, Tennessee. Her drawing depicts a yellow house and a girl holding a purple balloon.
Elementary school submission by Nicholas Louich from Mingo County, West Virginia. His drawing has a home with a pool, trees, flowers, a rainbow, and several farm animals including horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens.
High School submission by Ciara Jefferson from Palm Beach County Florida. This poster includes a family of five standing in a doorway with God's hand reaching towards them. There are two quotes on the poster. The first states, Home means covered by the grace of God with my family, and the second states no weapon formed against me shall prosper.
Highschool submission by Dejenae B. Flemings from Natchez Mississippi. Her poster includes a girl with big hair made out of yarn. Her poster has the words freedom and peace next to the girl.
High school submission by Nathan Short from Cumberland Plateau RHA, Virginia. His poster depicts a house with a family of thirteen standing around a tree.
High School submission by Xavion B. Reaves from Mullins South Carolina. Xavion's poster depicts two different homes: the one from before and the one he lives in now. Both houses have pros and cons listed below. The one from before is depicted as RV life, while the one he lives in now is part of a housing authority.
Middle school submission by Ariel Williams from Mullins South Carolina. Her poster shows a home that is shaped like a tea pot. The handle of the tea pot says love, while three drops coming out of the tea pot say joy, peace, and safe.
Middle school submission by Chynna Carpenter from Opp Alabama. This poster has the words home is sweet next to a house inside a heart. Around the heart there is a rainbow with each color having a different word: red is memories, orange is family, yellow is happiness, green is joy, blue is safety, second orange is home, purple is love, pink is no worries, and light blue is fun.
Middle school submission by Shaynun Howse from Clarksville Tennessee. This poster has several phrases and words written one it. Some of them include, I love my family, I love my home, and it is my comfortable place where I can do what I want and it mean joy.
Elementary first place winner, Jamal Bayne from Harrisonburg, VA. His poster has a house with a tree, four hands, and several words. Some of the words include affection, blended family, wonder, and kindness.
Elementary second place winner Kayden Fredrick from Mullins, SC. His poster has each letter of home separated into it's own section. H is for Home, O is for love, M is for Memories, and E is for Environment.
Elementary third place winner Messiah Murray from Greensboro, NC. This poster has a tree house that is red, green, and yellow.
Middle school first place winner zander Fraiser from Lebanon, VA. This poster has a housing community, There are words to describe what home means to him: Games with friends, eating together as family, living in the same house, and a place to feel safe.
Middle school second place winner Ishir Williams. This poster has various characters objects from Mario and several descriptions of home. One states home is where your story begins.
Middle school third place winner Ja'Nylah Epps from Mt. Hope, WV. This poster has a girl in a basket ball uniform holding a basket ball filled with various aspects of what home means. Some of the sections include relaxation, praying, safety first, and friends.
High school first place Jamira Carter from Greensboro, NC. Her poster has a window opening up to the ocean. There are plants, flowers, and four butterflies that each represent a different word: caring, passionate, hope, and nice.
High school second place winner Acacia Cosby from Mt. Hope, WV. This poster has a tree with the trunk and branches having different words. Some of the words include, family, care, laughter, joy, support, and courage.
High school third place winner Alexis Pedigo from Lafayette, TN. This poster depicts road going through the woods and mountains with a sign that says Tennessee Welcomes You.