Sandy art contest winners announced

The Island Now

An art display that features hundreds of works that celebrate the strength of the human spirit in the face of Superstorm Sandy was unveiled by Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano last week. Following his review, Mangano announced the winners who participated in the Sandy Art Challenge, with a $10,000 top cash award, $5,000 for second prize, $2,500 for third and two Honorable Mention awards of $1,000 each. The awards were made possible through a private donation from Lawrence and Susan Kadish. 

“Thanks to the generosity of Lawrence and Susan Kadish, Nassau County was able to invite artists from throughout Nassau County to participate in an open art competition that allowed them to create a permanent tribute to the spirit of all county residents who have endured the wrath of Superstorm Sandy,” Mangano said. “I congratulate and thank all of our winners today; and thank all of our participants as well for sharing their experiences and gift with us.”

An artist in her own right and a longtime supporter of the arts, Kadish said, “This traumatic experience of Sandy touched every one of us. Artists have the ability to translate these experiences into expressions that resonate within our souls.”

• 1st Place – “We Are Strong Island – A Salute to Nassau County Residence & Courage” by Ron Hedrickson.

• 2nd Place – “First Responders Conquers Chaos” by Howard Busch.

• 3rd Place – “Mosaic” by Audrey Troyka.

• Honorable Mention – “Untitled” by Deirdre Whiston.

• Honorable Mention – “The Wave of Recovery” by Laura O’Shaughnessy-Swan.

• Young Adult/Children’s 1st Place – “Tears of Destruction” by Jenny Guarino.

• Young Adult/Children’s 2nd Place – “Fleeing the Storm” by Yovica Valentin.

• Young Adult/Children’s 3rd Place – “Sandy’s Face” by Erin Brown.

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