2026 CTE Health Sciences High School Contest
San Antonio Region (ESC 20) – Presented by Stantec
We celebrate the winners in the 2026 CTE Health Sciences San Antonio/ESC Region 20 Contest!
Congratulations! Please look for information from your teachers about the Awards Ceremony at Palo Alto College on April 9th 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
Tameika Hawkins, East Central High School, East Central ISD
Teacher, Alexandra Spivey
2nd Place: $750 Scholarship
Sandra Vasquez, Holmes High School, Northside ISD
Teacher, Shannan Rojas
3rd Place (tie): $500 Scholarship
Joseph Osei, Northside Health Careers High School, Northside ISD
Teacher, Jenifer Baltazar
3rd Place (tie): $500 Scholarship
Eesha Ande, Health Careers High School, Northside ISD
Teacher, Jeanette Garcia
The remaining in the Top 10 by first name, alphabetical order will all receive recognition on stage, a certificate, and a swag bag at the Awards Ceremony.
Abhinav Mishra, Health Careers High School, Northside ISD
Jennifer Baltazar
Ava De La Vega, James Madison High School, North East ISD
Teacher, Billie Tolbert
Catherine Pe, John Marshall High School, Northside ISD
Teacher, Hannah E. Dixon
Damaris Luna, Health Careers High School, Northside ISD
Teacher, Mauro Cabrales
Destiny Francis, Health Careers High School, Northside ISD
Teacher, Cameron Stanley
Dharun Mruthva Ganesh Kumar, Health Careers High School, Northside ISD
Sheila Gonzalez
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 through the teachers’ emails.
April 9, 2026: San Antonio Awards Ceremony at Palo Alto 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 (TBD)
All participating CTE teachers will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Meet the Companies – Health Sciences Opportunities
We’re grateful to our sponsors who make this contest possible.
As part of the contest, health sciences teachers can share with students real-world examples of careers. Our Presenting sponsor shares in 1 minute what they 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
Joeris General Contractors is an employee-owned firm with a mission to transform people and places in the communities we work while providing a family-first workplace. Our mission is built on the foundation laid by our founder, Leo Joeris. Leo believed in the importance of respect and integrity in all relationships. Those beliefs are now woven into the fabric of Joeris through our Mission, Vision, and Values. Since 1967, Joeris has been building Texas with a sense of passion and purpose greater than just the physical structures we construct.
With nearly 60 years of experience, Joeris has led close to $10 Billion in construction in the Texas marketplace across our offices in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Joeris provides clients with the most experienced, professional team in the state, building in markets including Retail and Mixed-Use, Commercial Office, Healthcare, Industrial, K-12, and Higher Education.
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.
Silver Sponsor
Cleary Zimmermann Engineers is a consulting engineering firm specializing in Building MEP, Industrial MEP, IT/Security, Commissioning, and Water/Wastewater services. Since 2006, we have helped clients with complex building projects in a variety of market sectors. We have offices in San Antonio, Bryan/College Station, Houston, Austin and Dallas and a Mentor/Protégé agreement with Texas VetHUB firm Moose Engineers.
Bronze Sponsors
Healthcare Careers, Jobs & Internships in San Antonio
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing career fields in Texas. Explore internships, career exploration programs, and job opportunities across hospitals, public health, and community healthcare organizations in the San Antonio region.
Tip: Many San Antonio healthcare employers offer job shadowing, internships, and entry-level roles designed specifically for students exploring medical careers.
About the Contest
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 the health sciences.
- 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.
Resources on careers in the health sciences:
- US News- What You Can Do with a Health Science Degree
- Texas HOSA
- TEA- Health Science Career Cluster
- Nursing Science Program of Study
- Healthcare Therapeutic Program of Study
- Medical Therapy Program of Study
- Healthcare Diagnostics Program of Study
- Health Informatics Program of Study
- Exercise Science Wellness Program of Study
