2026 CTE High School Architecture Contest
Houston (ESC Region 4) presented by Stantec
We celebrate the winners in the 2026 CTE Architecture Houston/ESC Region 4 Contest!
Congratulations to all of the student winners!
We thank all of the teachers and students for participating and sharing your talent and skills.
Please look for information from your teachers about the Awards Ceremony at Texas State Technical College on April 7th at 5:30PM. We will award certificates, plaques, and scholarships to all of the Top 10 students. School board members, superintendent, leadership, teachers, CTE directors, and families are invited to attend.
Invitations will be sent to teachers (to also share with students) and district staff.
1st Place: $1,500 Scholarship
Hafsa Yousafzai, Yusra Azim, Scarlet Sandoval, and Angie Zheng
Jordan High School, Katy ISD
Teacher, Patricia Nieto
2nd Place: $750 Scholarship
Andrew Davidow, Guthrie Center (Memorial High School), Spring Branch ISD
Teacher, Fuad Loutfi
3rd Place: $500 Scholarship
Salman Popalzai, Gavin Monroe, and Tyler Albanese, Jordan High School, Katy ISD
Teacher, Patricia Nieto
The remaining in the Top 10 (we had more than 10 due to ties) by first name, alphabetical order
- Ademide Adegite, Maisha Syed & Natalie Truong, Jordan High School, Katy ISD:
Teacher, Patricia Nieto - Alberto Campos, Andrés Sanchez-Lopez, Jordan High School, Katy ISD: Teacher, Charlton Meyers
- Anabella Rodriguez, Ava Vasquez, Eric Zhu & Aiden Shannon, Jordan High School, Katy ISD: Teacher, Patricia Nieto
- Liam Walsh, Stratford High School, Spring Branch ISD: Teacher, Fuad Loutfi
- Mia Siduguen, Tomball Memorial High School, Tomball ISD
Teacher, Terry Jackson - Naomi Jackson, Summer Creek High School, Humble ISD: Teacher, Issac Martinez
- Sebastian Rodriguez, Cypress Ridge High School, Cy-Fair ISD: Teacher Malcom Hollingsworth
- Sofia Perez, WAIS (Westchester Academy for International Studies), Spring Branch ISD: Teacher, Fuad Loutfi
- Sophia Doringuez, Sara Nguyen & Aliza Suboti, Jordan High School, Katy ISD: Teacher, Patricia Nieto
- Trace Murphree, Stratford High School, Spring Branch ISD: Teacher, Fuad Loutfi
- Valerie Munguia, Cypress Ridge High School, Cy-Fair ISD: Teacher, Malcom Hollingsworth
- Ximena Saavedra Vivanco, Jordan High School, Katy ISD: Teacher, Patricia Nieto
Contest Dates and Prizes
February 26 – March 20, 2026: Student submission window
Winning submissions will populate on this page on March 30th.
March 30, 2026: Winners announced here on this page and to the teachers’ emails
April 7, 2026: Houston awards ceremony at Texas State Technical College
Top 10 Winners: all students receive invitations to the awards ceremony, a certificate, and swag bag
Top 3 Winners also receive:
1st Place: Plaque + $1,500 Scholarship
2nd Place: Plaque + $750 Scholarship
3rd Place: Plaque + $500 Scholarship
All participating CTE teachers will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Meet the Companies – Architecture
We’re grateful to our sponsors who make this contest possible.
As part of the contest, architecture teachers can share with students real-world examples of careers. Our Presenting and Gold sponsors share in 1 minute what their companies do. Scroll down to the bottom to see more industry resources.
Presenting Sponsor Spotlight - Stantec
Stantec partners with educators, institutions, and communities to prepare learners for the future of work and life beyond the classroom. At a time when education faces unprecedented challenges—from evolving workforce demands to digital transformation—we bring expertise, innovation, and collaboration to create learning environments that inspire and empower.
As a global leader in sustainable design and consulting, we help schools and districts deliver modern, adaptable spaces that support STEM, CTE, and hands-on learning. Our professionals integrate technology, sustainability, and safety into every project, creating spaces where students gain the skills needed for high-demand careers while communities thrive.
Education is more than buildings—it’s about opportunity. At Stantec, community means everyone impacted by the learning experience: students, educators, industry partners, and families. By listening to diverse perspectives, we design solutions that advance equity, prepare learners for emerging industries, and future-proof educational infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, and strategic advisors committed to shaping the next generation of learning environments. Together, we redefine what’s possible for education—creating spaces where innovation meets opportunity and learners are equipped for success in a rapidly changing world.
Gold Sponsor
Bartlett Cocke, General Contractor in Houston, Texas
Since 1959, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors has been driven by a simple belief: the places we build can change lives. What began as a vision to strengthen communities through quality construction has grown into a legacy of purpose-driven work across Texas. More than six decades later, that belief still guides us in every jobsite, every relationship, and every decision we make. Houston, growth is a given. Getting it right takes more. We partner with clients to build spaces that serve real needs, with the focus, flexibility, and follow-through it takes to deliver in a fast-moving region.
Gold Sponsor
Indeco is the largest independent K-12 distributor in the United States and is aligned with the best educational and office furniture manufacturers in North America. Indeco customers benefit from access to the best products on the market, warranties you can trust and reliable customer service.
We are the K-12 furniture experts who can help you create spaces that maximize productivity and enable learning. From our in-house design specialists, regional showrooms, project managers and installation experts, our team is finely tuned to provide the total solution for your school furnishing needs.
Whether you are a teacher, architect or designer, administrator, or buyer for a school district, Indeco has all the resources to ensure success.
Bronze Sponsors
Supporter
Higher Education Partner
TSTC is the only state-supported multiple campus technical college in Texas. We are helping Texas meet the high-tech challenges of today’s global economy in partnership with business and industry, government agencies and other educational institutions.
Among TSTC’s strengths is our emphasis on “learning by thinking and doing,” and our strong relationships with business and industry, state-of-the-art laboratories, residential campuses, and student-centered philosophy:
“We believe in people. We believe people desire to be responsible and productive citizens. We believe technology is a force to be explored and channeled by people in a productive and responsible manner for the benefit of all humankind. Therefore, we believe all people should be provided with the educational opportunity to learn the skills necessary to perform meaningful work and, thereby, pursue their goals as responsible citizens contributing to the welfare and success of their families, communities, state, nation and world.”
Architecture & Construction Opportunities in Houston
Explore live job and internship openings tied to architecture, design, engineering, and construction in the Houston area. These opportunities help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers.
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Produced by We Go Public and Texas School Public Relations Association, with Presenting Sponsor, Stantec, the contest showcases high school student skills and knowledge. Our goals are to:
- Shine a spotlight on the next generation of Texas’s workforce in architecture.
- Elevate the role of public schools in workforce development.
- Create real-world learning connections between students, educators, and employers.
- Generate statewide visibility for CTE programs aligned to high-demand industries.
Architecture resources:
- College Vine- How to Become an Architect
- Architectural Record- Top Architecture Schools
- Trade Schools Near Me/ Vocational Schools Near Me- Find My Trade School
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers
- Architectural Design Program of Study
- We Go Public CTE programs page
Last Year's CTE Architecture Winner
In 2025, we held our first ever CTE Architecture contest with Stantec. The winner, Addison Hayes from Champion HS in Boerne ISD, received a scholarship award and presented at the Stantec offices. The success of this contest inspired us to expand for the 2026 school year. We’re excited to provide this opportunity to the Houston/Region 4 area.
