UPDATE: Lexington teen wins national Doodle for Google competition

Milo Golding

UPDATE POSTED JUNE 14, 2021 AT 12:52 P.M.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Milo Golding was announced as the winner of the 2021 Doodle for Google competition.

“I am truly grateful for the support I received from my community and to Google for providing opportunities like this for kids like me who want to share their message of inspiration and personal story with others,” Golding commented.

A special ceremony was held at Lexington’s City Hall by Gov. Andy Beshear and Mayor Linda Gorton.

As the winner of the competition, Golding’s artwork will be displayed on google.com for one day, he’ll receive a $30,000 college scholarship, a $50,000 technology package for his school/non-profit organization, Google hardware and fun Googley swag.

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED MAY 28, 2021 AT 7:39 P.M.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Christian Academy rising senior, and Doodle for Google Kentucky State Winner Milo Golding is moving on to the national finals where he’ll join state and U.S. territory winners from Arizona, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico.

Milo Golding’s winning doodle/Click to enlarge

Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K-12 across the nation.

Students were invited to submit their artistic interpretation of this year’s theme, “I am strong, because…” for the chance to have it featured on Google.com, as well as the winning students receiving scholarships along with tech packages for their…

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