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Thank you for
casting your vote
for Doodle for
Google 2025-26

Check back soon for the announcement of the National Winner!

Meet the finalists

David

Slow and Steady Wins the Peak

Grade K-3 Texas

"My superpower is endurance. I never give up, and I keep working until I solve hard problems. I enjoy new challenges; even when they seem difficult at first, I stay patient and keep trying. All my daily efforts add up, making endurance my true superpower."

Eric

For the love of sports!

Grade 4-5 Vermont

"My superpower is excelling at sports. I drew eight different sports—baseball, fishing, basketball, volleyball, soccer, racing, hockey, and surfing—which are some of the most popular in the world. Sports are more than a game; they create friendships, communities, and opportunities, which is why I love them so much!"

Lerui

Turning Brass Into Happiness

Grade 6-7 Michigan

"My superpower is creating harmony with brass instruments. I want people to find happiness and joy through music. The French horn, trombone, trumpet, sousaphone, and tuba make the music in the air feel golden. The symphony created by these instruments helps people feel relaxed and hopeful. My power is making music that brings joy around the world."

Olive

Reading

Grade 8-9 Utah

"My superpower is reading and writing. I love to lose myself in other worlds—and to create my own. This is my superpower."

Kameirah

Hair Power: The Crown That Grows From Us

Grade 10-12 Washington

"My superpower is my hair and the family history it carries. Each texture and style holds culture, care, and survival passed down without words. Lying in the grass, our crowns rest without weakening. This kinky hair refuses conformity; it makes us different. Shaped by our lineage, our hair is undeniably beautiful."

Doodle for Google
is an annual celebration of student art & creativity

Each year, K-12 students dream up their interpretations of a creative theme, competing to display their artwork on the Google homepage.

2025-26 Judges

Giannis
Antetokounmpo

NBA All-Star & Philanthropist

Ashlie
Crosson

National Teacher of
the Year

How Doodles are judged in the contest

  • Artistic merit

    Skill in the chosen art form, based on age-appropriate expressive qualities

  • Creativity

    Imagination, uniqueness, and use of the letters in the Google logo

  • Theme communication

    How the contest theme is expressed in both the artwork and written description

Prizes

Dream big. Win big. 5 Finalists will be named by early May 2026, and the National Winner will be announced by late May.

The 5 Finalists

receive the following:

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$10,000

college scholarship

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Your artwork on Google.com

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Google technology and merch

The National Winner

(in addition to the Finalist prizes)

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$45,000

college scholarship

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$50,000

school tech package

Resources for Educators

Educators and mentors play a huge role in Doodle for Google. Use the videos and Educator Guide to help you guide your students through their Doodle creations.
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Step-by-step videos of the creative process
Helpful YouTube videos to break things down into simple steps
Watch the playlist
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An Educator Guide for your classroom
In-depth lesson guide to help you inspire and engage your students
Download the guide
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Certificates of participation
Celebrate all students who enter Doodle for Google with certificates
Download certificates

FAQ

About the Contest

About entering and eligibility

About the judging process