Academic Contest Program
Since 2022, the Warriors Walk has hosted a yearly design contest with high school students for the upcoming year’s annual T-shirt. The Warriors Walk selects the winning student(s)’ design and awards them with a $500.00 academic prize. We then partner with a professional graphic company that will enhance the student’s design for that year’s final product. The Warriors Walk is proud to announce that this contest has grown to school district-wide among the Lincoln Way School District 210 Digital Arts Department. We use this contest as a platform to connect directly with students (and future Veterans) to raise awareness for Veteran suicide. The Warriors Walk would like to give a special thanks to the School Principals of Lincoln Way West, East, and Central for allowing us to host this program at their institutions.

2026 Winner Emerson Doty Lincolnway West
Emerson Doty with his powerful T-shirt message of unity

2025 Winner Michael Creek Lincolnway West
Michael Creek of Lincoln Way West with his awesome 2025 T-Shirt design

2025 Ryan Valecek Lincolnway Central
Ryan Valecek of Lincoln Way Central put his skills on display with his 2025 flyer design

2024 Vinny Gallrgos Lincolnway Central
Vinny Gallegos of Lincoln Way Central crushed it with this 2024 winning T-Shirt

2024 Isabella Prado Lincolnway East
Isabella Prado of Lincoln Way East with her award winning flyer for 2024