Voting is live: Help choose the next Doodle for Google winner

It’s time to choose the next Doodle for Google winner — and every vote counts.

Last fall, we announced the theme of the 17th annual Doodle for Google contest — “My superpower is …” — and invited US K-12 students to share what makes them special and submit artwork that showcased their unique strengths and talents.

Today, we’re thrilled to share that our judges have selected five finalists from the tens of thousands of amazing submissions we received from across the country. Each of these students demonstrated exceptional creativity, a unique approach to the prompt and artistic skill. Their artwork will be shared on the Google homepage later this month.

Read on to meet our judges, check out the amazing finalist Doodles, and learn how you can vote for the national winner.

Introducing the five finalists

Each of these five finalists will receive a $10,000 college scholarship, a celebration in their hometown and Google technology and swag. And each of their Doodles will be featured on the Google homepage.

Take a look at the ways they brought their superpowers to life:

David, grade K-3, Texas: “My superpower is endurance. I never give up, and I keep working until I solve hard problems. I enjoy new challenges; even when they seem difficult at first, I stay patient and keep trying. All my daily efforts add up, making endurance my true superpower.”

Eric, grade 4-5, Vermont: “My superpower is excelling at sports. I drew eight different sports — baseball, fishing, basketball, volleyball, soccer, racing, hockey and surfing — which are some of the most popular in the world. Sports are more than a game; they create friendships, communities and opportunities, which is why I love them so much!”

Lerui, grade 6-7, Michigan: “My superpower is creating harmony with brass instruments. I want people to find happiness and joy through music. The French horn, trombone, trumpet, sousaphone and tuba make the music in the air feel golden. The symphony created by these instruments helps people feel relaxed and hopeful. My power is making music that brings joy around the world.”

Olive, grade 8-9, Utah: “My superpower is reading and writing. I love to lose myself in other worlds — and to create my own. This is my superpower.”

Kameirah, grade 10-12, Washington: “My superpower is my hair and the family history it carries. Each texture and style holds culture, care, and survival passed down without words. Lying in the grass, our crowns rest without weakening. This kinky hair refuses conformity; it makes us different. Shaped by our lineage, our hair is undeniably beautiful.”

Vote for the national winner

Now, it’s up to you. Vote for your favorite Doodle to help decide which of the five finalists becomes the national winner. The winner will get an additional $45,000 scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for their school.

Voting is open from April 16 to April 29. Head to the Doodle for Google website to see their creations up close and cast your vote. The national winner will be announced in May. We can’t wait to see which student takes the top prize.

Meet our guest judges

This year’s amazing judging panel includes NBA All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year.

• Giannis Antetokounmpo is a forward for the Milwaukee Bucks and a 10-time NBA All-Star. His career includes two MVP awards, an epic NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021 and an NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Committed to using his legacy to help others achieve their dreams, he and his family have established the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation and the Antetokounmpo Academy to empower youth through sports, build confidence through education and develop life skills.
• Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, is an English teacher at Pennsylvania’s Mifflin County High School, where she aims to prepare her students to navigate the complexities of our global society. Crosson believes in building a strong curriculum that develops communication skills, empowers students to solve problems and expands their worldview.