The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, celebrated the creativity and achievements of Bermuda's young artists at the Prize Giving Ceremony for the 10th Annual Mirrors Art & Digital Competition, held under the theme “Our Island, Many Stories.”
The milestone event recognized outstanding student artists, participating schools, and community partners who have supported the competition over the past decade. Through a partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association, more than $150,000 in prizes has been awarded to students and schools over the past ten years.
This year's competition attracted more than 200 submissions, compared with 65 last year, representing an increase of more than 200%. Participation from public schools also increased, while public voting rose by 454%, from 125 to 692 votes.
Minister Furbert stated, “Reaching ten years is a significant milestone. This competition is about much more than winning prizes. It provides Bermuda's young people with a platform to express themselves, explore their creativity, and recognize that their voices and perspectives matter. We congratulate every participant and encourage them to continue sharing their talents and telling their stories.”
For the first time, the exhibition was hosted at Washington Properties, providing greater public access to the artwork and an opportunity to showcase Bermuda's emerging artistic talent.
2026 Art & Digital Competition Winners
TRADITIONAL MEDIA
Primary School
- 1st Place: Tahj Yarde, St. David's Primary – Gombey Vibes
- 2nd Place: Tristan Howard, East End Primary – Noah the Peacock
- 3rd Place: Isabella Caldwell-Doud, Mount Saint Agnes Academy – Title not provided
Middle School
- 1st Place: Peyton-Reese Govia, Mount Saint Agnes Academy – Cupmatch Fever
- 2nd Place: Zea Moore, Bermuda High School – Our Island, Many Stories
- 3rd Place: Evelyn Darrell, Bermuda High School – Title not provided
High School
- 1st Place: Kimora Richardson, The Berkeley Institute – The Unfinished Church
- 2nd Place: Peyton Hines, Mount Saint Agnes Academy – Historic Stories of Bermuda
- 3rd Place: Lyla Azevedo, The Berkeley Institute – New Beginnings
Honourable Mention
- Luke Douglas, Mount Saint Agnes Academy – Ashes Over Hamilton
DIGITAL MEDIA
Primary School
- 1st Place: Aolani Roberts, Somerset Primary – The Talk of the Enchanted Moongate
- 2nd Place: Montana Eve-Scott, Somerset Primary – Echoes of the Cape
- 3rd Place: Shivya Konaru, Somerset Primary – Title not provided
Middle School
- 1st Place: Philippa Frith, Bermuda High School – Our Island, Many Stories
- 2nd Place: Hassan Millett, Homeschool – Growth of Kindley Field
- 3rd Place: Estelle Manfra, Bermuda High School – Our Island, Many Stories
High School
- 1st Place: Michaiah Bremer, CedarBridge Academy – Birds
- 2nd Place: Linae Grant, CedarBridge Academy – Title not provided
- 3rd Place: Keily Jones, CedarBridge Academy – The Majorette
People's Choice Awards
Traditional Media
- Primary School: Logan Grae Smith
- Middle School: Jaida Stewart
- High School: Kimora Richardson
Digital Media
- Primary School: Shivya Konaru
- Middle School: Hassan Millett
- High School: Linae Grant
Individual Video
- Senior School: Aiden Glazebrook
School Awards
Eight schools received monetary awards recognizing student achievement and participation.
| School | Award |
| Mount Saint Agnes Academy | $1,950 |
| Bermuda High School | $1,350 |
| The Berkeley Institute | $1,100 |
| Somerset Primary | $750 |
| St. David's Primary | $750 |
| East End Primary | $500 |
| Warwick Academy | $250 |
| CedarBridge Academy | $150 |
To mark the 10th anniversary, Mirrors introduced an initiative allowing student artists to receive 80% of the proceeds from the sale of their artwork. Students whose original pieces are purchased will also receive a print of their work. The initiative has already generated interest, with a $500 purchase made for one of the exhibited pieces.
Mirrors intends to expand opportunities for young artists to sell and display their work throughout the community.
Minister Furbert stated, “Reaching ten years is a significant milestone. This competition is about much more than winning prizes. It provides Bermuda's young people with a platform to express themselves, explore their creativity, and recognize that their voices and perspectives matter. We congratulate every participant and encourage them to continue sharing their talents and telling their stories.”
The Minister and Mirrors team also acknowledged the principals, teachers, and art educators who supported student participation.Special appreciation was extended to the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association, Masterworks, Washington Properties, the Public Works Carpentry Section, and SAL Limited, as well as the competition judges, Kimberley Fisher, Minaya Wainwright, and Eva O'Connor, with oversight from Jasmine Lee, Curator of Contemporary Art.
The Mirrors Programme congratulates all participants, award recipients, and schools on a successful 10th anniversary celebration and looks forward to continuing to nurture Bermuda's next generation of artists.
