What happened: The City of Midland and Midland County recognized the winners of the 2026 Vision Zero Art and Video Contests during a recent City Council meeting. Local students were honored for their creative entries focused on roadway safety. Their artwork will be featured in the 2026 Vision Zero Implementation Progress Report and displayed at City Hall, while the winning videos will be shared online.

The Vision Zero Midland initiative is part of a community-wide effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways.

Art Contest Winners (Grades K–6)

  • Kindergarten: Annie Hamilton
  • 1st Grade: Elisabeth Landers
  • 2nd Grade: Evangeline DeFriend
  • 3rd Grade: Bryleigh Farmer
  • 4th Grade: May Marie Huey
  • 5th Grade: Angel Hal
  • 6th Grade: Briella Summer

Video Contest Winners (Grades 7–12)

  • 1st Place: Adalina Jimenez (8th Grade)
  • 2nd Place: Adelaide Gonzales (8th Grade)