About the Alex Alampi Award
The Alex Alampi Award for Excellence in Art acknowledges outstanding artistic talent demonstrated by a graduating Salem County senior art student in drawing, painting, sculpting, pottery, and/or other artistic media created by hand.
The award is named in memory of Alex Alampi who was a lifelong resident of South Jersey and an award-winning artist. Alex wanted to give a glimpse of the beauty and history that resides in the meadows, creeks, and fields that we pass by every day.
As a watercolor painter, Alex used a combination of beautiful transparent washes, strong composition, and crisp detail to create realistic and captivating paintings. Alex Alampi was also the founder and first president of the Salem County Art League. Alex passed away suddenly in September 2015.
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Award Winners
2026 Alex Alampi Award Winner - Emma Hankin
The Salem County Art League would like to congratulate and recognize Emma Hamkin, daughter of Wendy and Ben Hankin, as the 2026 winner of the Alex Alampi Award for Excellence in Art. Emma is a recent graduate of Pennsville Memorial High School and plans to study to become a teacher.
Emma says that “The time I have invested in art in high school has taught me patience, creativity, discipline, and problem-solving skills that I will carry into the classroom and into life. As a teacher, I hope to use creativity to make learning more engaging for students and to encourage them to think outside the box. Fine art helped shape who I am today. It gave me confidence, taught me perseverance, and introduced me to mentors who inspired me to pursue education. While I may not become a professional artist, art will always remain an important part of both my personal life and the way I hope to connect with and inspire others in the future.”
As winner of the award, Emma received $500, one-year membership to the Art League, a framed Alex Alampi print, and a certificate.
The award acknowledges outstanding artistic talent demonstrated by a graduating senior art student in drawing, painting, sculpting, pottery, and/or other artistic media created by hand. The award is named in memory of Alex Alampi who was a lifelong resident of South Jersey and an award-winning artist. Alex Alampi wanted to give a glimpse of the beauty and history that resides in the meadows, creeks, and fields that we pass by every day. As a watercolor painter, Alex used a combination of beautiful transparent washes, strong composition, and crisp detail to create realistic and captivating paintings.
Alex Alampi was also one of the founders of the Salem County Art League. Alex passed away suddenly in September 2015. Since then, contributions to the Art League have sustained funding for the award allowing nine awards to be presented to date.
2025 Alex Alampi Award Winner - Julianna Lindenmuth
The Salem County Art League would like to congratulate and recognize Julianna Lindenmuth, daughter of Christina and David Lindenmuth, as the 2025 winner of the Alex Alampi Award for Excellence in Art. Julianna is a recent graduate of Woodstown High School and plans to attend Eastern University and study biochemistry with hopes of going into the medical field afterwards. Julianna says that “I may not be going to school to study art, but I want to pursue art in my day-to-day life. It's a part of what I love about life - the ability to create and see things from an artistic and unique point of view” As winner of the award, Julianna received $500, one-year membership to the Art League, a framed Alex Alampi print, and a certificate.
2024 Alex Alampi Award Winner - Joel Yaucan Yagloa
The Salem County Art League would like to congratulate and recognize Joel Yaucan Yagloa as the 2024 winner of the Alex Alampi Award for Excellence in Art. Joel is a recent graduate of Salem High School and plans to attend Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia to study Industrial Design. Joel says that “Art has been part of me almost all my life since I have been conscious of reason. I have always been fascinated with the idea of being able to exploit your imagination and capture emotions and experiences on a piece of paper or canvas that will be remembered by you or perhaps by many people in the future.” As winner of the award, Joel received $500, one-year membership to the Art League, a framed Alex Alampi print, and a certificate.
