​​​​​​​Judging Process 

The judging process is carried out by a panel of independent judges, each one a distinguished figure in the world of art in Ireland. Their work was completed in April 2026 and the results of the 72nd ​Texaco Children's Art Competition were then then made available.  All one hundred and five artists were notified individually by post and their winning artworks are now showcased within the Art Galleries tab above.

​Dr. Denise Ferran, Preliminary Adjudicator - ​​Artist, Art Historian, and former President of the Royal Ulster Academy

​Noelle McAlinden, Preliminary Adjudicator - ​​Artist, Curator and Creative Adviser

​	​Tara Butler-Frey, Preliminary Adjudicator - ​​Art Teacher and Ceramic Artist
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​	​​​Marie Connole, Preliminary Adjudicator - ​​Artist, Art Teacher and Previous Winner of the Texaco Children's Art Competition

​​ ​Eoin Butler, Preliminary Adjudicator - ​​Artist and Lecturer in the Visual Arts​​