Arts Quincy Announces Dogwood Royalty Contest Winners

​Arts Quincy is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Dogwood Royalty Contest! The winners fall into separate age groups, 7-10 and 4-6 years old.
 
The Little King of Dogwood is Julian Stickler, age nine, son of Jennifer Stickler. He attends Rooney Elementary School.
 
The Little Queen of Dogwood is ...

Manushree Motati, age 10, daughter of Malkireddy Motati and Chaitanya Nadimpally. She attends Baldwin Elementary School.
 
The Little Prince of Dogwood is Ledger Warner, age six, son of Logan and Lisa Warner. He attends Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School.
 
The Little Princess of Dogwood is Aurora Groman, age six, daughter of Joel and Tara Groman. She attends Iles Elementary School.
 
The court is comprised of Kinsely Duschinsky, Tanmayi Vadlamannati, Tarini Vadlamannati, Indy Warner, Lydia Hoffman, and Elinor AuBuchon, who were the runner-ups.
 
“We are so impressed with the candidates and their poise and personalities,” said Laura Sievert, Arts Quincy Executive Director. “All the contestants incorporated the parade theme, showed creativity in their video submissions, and told us what community means to them. The winners represent the community well.”
 
Arts Quincy partnered with Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to organize this year’s Dogwood Royalty Event. This year’s Dogwood Parade is Star Wars inspired: “May the Fourth: The Power of Community.” To enter to become Dogwood Royalty, contestants submitted a short video explaining what the power of community means to them that also incorporates the Star Wars theme.
 
Winners will ride with Arts Quincy in the Chamber’s Dogwood Parade on Saturday, May 4. The Royalty will be followed by their court. Thanks to Gem City Ford for donating vehicles for the Royalty to ride in during the parade!