LMM Fund 11th Anniversary & Art Contest Winners!

On By Danielle Olson

Dear LMM Fund Friends & Supporters,

Today officially marks the 11th Anniversary of the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund. This year we celebrate some exciting milestones and special announcements.

Celebrating Highest # of Submissions To Date 

Our Fall 2026 scholarship brought in the highest number of submissions to date, totally 161 submissions from all around the United States and Canada. We are very happy to know we are reaching more students every year. To give you a comparison, our second highest term had 82 submissions.

Art Contest Winner Announcements

This is the first year we will be issuing a scholarship for our Art Contest and we are excited to announce the very first winners! Part of our Art Contest criteria is to incorporate our logo into the art piece. It’s been so exciting seeing these beautiful art pieces.

Congratulations to Aspen Fraser!

Winner of our $500 1st place prize

Art Piece Title: What We Never Got to Say

Congratulations to Kierra Johnson!

Winner of our $350 2nd place prize

Art Piece Title: Starstruck

Congratulations to Adriana Tran!

Winner of our $150 3rd place prize

Art Piece Title: Wish You Were Here

Special Anniversary Announcement

To celebrate these two milestones, we are proud to announce that starting with the Fall 2027 scholarship we will be increasing our 2nd and 3rd place awards. We will be offering the following: 1st Place – $1,000 ; 2nd Place – $750 ; 3rd Place – $500.

Thank You Donors & Consider Us for Future Donations

Our success is a direct result of the unwavering support we’ve received from our donors. As we grow and continue to offer scholarships we ask that you support our scholarship fund by donating any amount ($10, $25, $50, $100, or more). Anything helps and 100% of your donations will go directly to our scholarships.

Click here to donate today and make a difference in the lives of students who have lost a parent to substance abuse.

 

 

2026 LMM Fund Art Contest – Last Day To Apply

On By Danielle Olson

Today is the last day to apply for our 2026 Art Contest! Submissions will be accepted until 11:50pm PST tonight. Winners will be announced September 20, 2026 on our 11th anniversary.

Three prizes will be awarded: 1st Place $500; 2nd Place $350; 3rd Place $150

Application and submission criteria: 2026 The LMM Fund Art Contest

ART CONTEST CRITERIA

  1. Applications and supporting materials must be received before the application deadline to ensure processing. The winner will be notified by email and the funds will be sent to the address noted on the application. Email submission materials to info.theLMMFund@gmail.com
  2. Applicants must personally create the art and the subject of the art must be created by the artist. This is not a photography contest.
  3. All art mediums are acceptable except Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated art and photography
  4. Submission documents can be sent by the student or a parent/guardian. Emailed to info.theLMMFund@gmail.com
  5. Open to all ages who are attending school in the United States and Canada
  6. Open to students attending public schools, private schools, home schools, colleges, universities, or trade schools.
  7. Please do not enter art from copyrighted sources
  8. No nudity, profanity, or graphic violence. Artwork that includes this will be disqualified.
  9. Applicants must have had an immediate family member who passed away or suffered from substance abuse. (Completed Cause of Death/Substance Abuse Form must be signed to be considered)
  10. The art piece must incorporate the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund’s logo in some way. (Logo below)
  11. A digital photograph of the artwork must be submitted.
    1. Use a high resolution camera to take the photo (Minimum resolution 300 dpi)
    2. Use a white or dark background
    3. Ensure there is enough lighting and no shadows or glare
    4. Take the photo as straight and still as possible to prevent distortion
    5. Check your image for blurriness and make sure it’s clear
  12. Only one piece will be accepted per applicant
  13. Previous applicants can apply again, but previous winners do not qualify.
  14. Completed submissions should be sent to info.thelmmfund@gmail.com