Students from grades 7-12 are eligible to submit to the contest, which is judged on originality, skill, and personal voice. Gold key medalist are automatically entered into national, professional judging. These entries can win a National Medal and an invitation to the awards ceremony in New York City. In addition, they are considered for opportunities presented by the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers.

The results came in February and this is what Timber Creek students won:

Monica Miles: 2 Silver Keys, 1 Honorable Mention
Andrew Bau: 1 Silver Key, 1 Honorable Mention
Danna Mejia: 1 Silver Key, 1 Honorable Mention
Katie Roose: 1 Honorable Mention
Sandy Lo: 1 Honorable Mention
Cydnie Jones: 1 Honorable Mention
Lindsay Garner: 1 Honorable Mention
Emily Ghizzoni: 1 Honorable Mention
Kamron Goppfarth: 1 Honorable Mention
Karson Goppfarth: 1 Honorable Mention