Texas Auto Writers Association

Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Bill Neale Automotive Fine Art Award for High School Students hosted by Texas Auto Writers Association!

Congratulations to Felix Bucaro of Wisconsin, Joel Murphy of Michigan and Emily Eilers of Oklahoma! These talented young artists represent the future of automotive fine art! This year's assignment: to create an automotive event poster.

We thank our sponsors, without which this award would not be possible! Thank you Blick Art Materials, Carroll Shelby Foundation, Terlingua Racing Team for generously supporting this award and additionally to Newspress USA for sharing our press release with the industry!

The 4th Annual Award kicks off in Fall 2026!

https://billnealeaward.org/

⏱️ The final countdown is on!!! The Call for Entries for the 3rd Annual Bill Neale Automotive Fine Art Award for High School Students closes THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026!

DETAILS:

⏰ Call for Entries Deadline: Feb. 12, 2026! No entry fee required.
📜 Project Brief + Official Rules + Enter: https://billnealeaward.org/
✅ Eligible 10-12th Grade U.S. High School Students
🎨 Fine Art mediums only (watercolor, acrylic, oils)
🚗 Project: Road Rally or Automotive or Racing Event Poster
🏆 CASH PRIZES! 1st Place - $1000, 2nd Place - $500, 3rd Place - $250
🖌 GIFT CARD PRIZES! 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners also receive $100 in BLICK Art Materials gift cards

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors Blick Art Materials, Carroll Shelby Foundation, Terlingua Racing Team and Texas Auto Writers Association!