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Blanding Today
By the People, for the People
Blanding Student Finalist in Google Doodle Contest
Middle schooler Olive Harris earns $10,000 scholarship for her design submission.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:04am
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A vibrant, pop art-inspired illustration celebrates the artistic talents of a young student finalist in the prestigious Google Doodle contest.Blanding TodayA middle school student in Blanding, Utah has been named one of five national finalists in Google's annual Doodle for Google competition. Olive Harris, a student at Blanding Middle School, submitted an entry for this year's theme 'My superpower is' and was selected from over 30,000 submissions nationwide to receive a $10,000 college scholarship and have her artwork featured on Google's homepage.
Why it matters
The Doodle for Google contest is a prestigious annual competition that provides a national platform for young artists to showcase their talents. Being named a finalist is a significant achievement that can open doors for the student's future educational and creative pursuits.
The details
Olive Harris' design was chosen as one of the five finalists by Google representatives, who visited her school to present the award. As a finalist, Olive's artwork will be featured on Google's homepage as part of the competition showcase. The contest now moves to a public voting phase, where Olive has a chance to be named the national winner. If she wins, she will receive an additional $45,000 college scholarship, and her school will get a $50,000 technology package.
- Olive Harris was selected as a finalist in April 2026.
- Public voting for the national winner is open through April 29, 2026.
The players
Olive Harris
A middle school student at Blanding Middle School in Blanding, Utah who was named a finalist in the 2026 Google Doodle contest.
Lori Harris
Olive Harris' mother, who shared the news of her daughter's finalist selection on social media.
The technology company that hosts the annual Doodle for Google contest, which invites K-12 students nationwide to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on the Google homepage.
What they’re saying
“We're incredibly proud to share that Olive is one of five national finalists. Over 30,000 kids entered, so this is a big deal for her and we are so grateful.”
— Lori Harris, Olive Harris' mother
What’s next
The public voting phase for the national winner of the Google Doodle contest is open through April 29, 2026. If Olive Harris is selected as the national winner, she will receive an additional $45,000 college scholarship, and her school will get a $50,000 technology package.
The takeaway
Olive Harris' selection as a finalist in the prestigious Google Doodle contest showcases the artistic talent and creativity of students in smaller communities like Blanding, Utah. Her achievement demonstrates that young people from all backgrounds have the potential to be recognized on a national stage and gain valuable educational opportunities.
