Arts Quincy Announces 2025 Dogwood Royalty Contest Winners

​QUINCY, IL – Arts Quincy is proud to announce the winners and official Royal Court of the 2025 Dogwood Royalty Video Contest, held in partnership with the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce as part of the annual Dogwood Festival celebration.
This year’s contest invited children ages 4–10 to imagine the future of Adams County. Through heartfelt and creative short video submissions, young participants shared dreams of a better tomorrow—one filled with kindness, connection, and community spirit.
After careful review, four outstanding children were selected as the 2025 Dogwood Royalty:

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• Little King: Dean Spoonmore, son of Lizzy and Quentin Spoonmore
• Little Queen: Samaira Joshi, daughter of Pankaj and Megha Joshi  
• Little Prince: James “Jimmy” Sparks, son of Carolyn and Ryan Sparks
• Little Princess: Presleigh Johnson, daughter of Abigail Johnson

Serving as Official Royal Court Escorts are:

• Brody Haughey, son of Justin and Alexis Haughey
• Emersyn Tonnies, daughter of Tammy and Shelby Tonnies

Joining the Dogwood Royal Court and walking in the parade are:

• Catarina Arnold, daughter of Alice and Aaron Arnold
• Tanmayi and Tarini Vadlamannati, daughters of Raghu P. Vadlamannati and Deepthi Cheemalamarri
• Cohen Reed, son of Abigail Johnson
• Rosie Sparks, daughter of Carolyn and Ryan Sparks

The crowned winners will ride in the Dogwood Parade on Saturday, May 3, in vehicles provided by Gem City Ford, while the Royal Court will proudly walk behind, holding the Arts Quincy banner and taking part in this cherished Quincy tradition.
 “We’re thrilled to recognize these amazing kids and celebrate their dreams for the future of Adams County,” said Laura Sievert Hesseltine, Executive Director of Arts Quincy. “A common theme in their videos was a strong sense of togetherness. Their vision centered on kindness, connection, and neighbors supporting one another—and we think that’s a beautiful reflection of Quincy’s spirit.”