Stellantis Announces Drive for Design 2026 Winners, Showcases Next-generation Student Designers

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) announced the Drive for Design 2026 winners on May 1, 2026, recognizing six student designers across four age groups from kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) announced the Drive for Design 2026 winners on May 1, 2026, recognizing six student designers across four age groups from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Prizes include internship eligibility, summer scholarship programs, networking with the Stellantis North America design team, art supplies, and invitations to EyesOn Design on June 21, 2026.

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This announcement showcases Stellantis’ Drive for Design program, now in its 14th year, expanding ou...

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This announcement showcases Stellantis’ Drive for Design program, now in its 14th year, expanding outreach to students from kindergarten through high school and emphasizing future performance design themes. It reinforces brand positioning around SRT heritage and talent development but does not introduce new financial data. Investors may contextualize it alongside recent Q1 2026 results, shipment growth to 1.4 million units, and ongoing strategic initiatives when assessing the broader story.

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Drive for Design year: 14th year Student winners: 6 students High school winners: 3 students +5 more

Drive for Design year: 14th year; Duration of Stellantis North America Drive for Design program
Student winners: 6 students; Total creative talents recognized in 2026 contest
High school winners: 3 students; First‑, second‑, and third‑place winners in grades 10‑12
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EyesOn Design date: June 21, 2026; Car show where student judges participate
Pre-college program dates: July 12–31, 2026; Transportation Design summer experience for winners

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05/01/2026 - 11:30 AM

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Top student creators recognized for imagining the next generation of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles
Winners selected across four age groups: kindergarten-third grade, fourth-sixth grade, seventh-ninth grade, 10th - 12th grade

Six creative talents are recognized by the Stellantis North America design team as winners of the Drive for Design 2026 contest.

This year's theme, "Design the Future of Fast," challenged aspiring creators to push boundaries, think boldly and reimagine what high-performance mobility could look like in the years ahead in a next-generation SRT vehicle using one of Stellantis' iconic brands, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® or Ram.

Now in its 14th year and hosted by the Stellantis North America design team, Drive for Design expanded for the first time beyond its original high school format. The all-new Drive for Design Junior was added, giving even the youngest visionaries, U.S. students from kindergarten through ninth grade, a chance to showcase their creativity.

"We challenged the students to create a futuristic performance vehicle using key SRT attributes of speed, power and attitude, and the winners blew the doors off," said Mark Trostle, vice president of Ram Truck, Mopar and SRT exterior design. "The imagination and talent we've seen over the years was seriously notched up with the SRT design theme and definitely adds to the excitement of the return of our in-house performance division for the next generation."

2026 Drive for Design winners (Grades 10-12)

First place: Felix Bucaro, 12th grade, Wisconsin
Second place: Owen Bronson, 12th grade, Michigan, finished among the top three for the third consecutive year
Third place: Javier Espino, 11th grade, Michigan

Prize packages
First-place winner receives:

Eligibility for a Summer Design Internship with the Ram and SRT Design Studio
Winning sketch to be featured on Stellantis North America social media platforms
Invitation to serve as a student judge for the prestigious EyesOn Design at Ford House car show in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Father's Day, June 21, 2026

Second- and third-place winners receive:

Virtual networking opportunity with the Stellantis North America Design Team
Sketches to be featured on Stellantis North America social media platforms
Invitation to serve as a student judge for the prestigious EyesOn Design at Ford House car show in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Father's Day, June 21, 2026
Scholarship to College for Creative Studies three-week Pre-college Summer Experience "Transportation Design" program. July 12-31, 2026

2026 Drive for Design Junior Winners
Grades 7-9:

Jaxon Brobst, eighth grade, Ohio

Grades 4-6:

Richie LeBlanc, fifth grade, Michigan

Grades kindergarten-3

Catherine Codouni, first grade, Michigan

Junior prize packages include:

A virtual or in-person classroom visit with Stellantis North America designers
Premium, professional-quality art supplies
An official Drive for Design poster, autographed by the SRT Design Team
Two tickets to the prestigious EyesOn Design at Ford House in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, held on Father's Day, June 21, 2026

Notable Alumni from Past Drive of Design Competitions:

2025 winner: Ryan Panizzoli (Plymouth, Michigan), third high school student intern
2024 winner: Rohan Seiber (Portola Valley, California), second high school student intern
2016 winner: Ben Treinen (Loveland, Ohio), Ram Truck Interior Design Studio employee
2015 winner: Dongwon Kim (Cupertino, California), former employee and intern
2023 winner: Rocco Morales (Northville, Michigan), first high school student intern
2021 winner: Vincent Piaskowski (Birmingham, Michigan), former intern
2020 winner: Job Skandera (Santa Rosa, California), former intern
2019 winner: Max Cooper (Miami, Florida), former intern
2015 winner: Josh Blundo (Moultonborough, New Hampshire), former intern
2014 winner: Alex Fischer (Rochester, Michigan), former intern

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Who won the Drive for Design 2026 contest announced by Stellantis (STLA) on May 1, 2026?

The winners include Felix Bucaro (1st, grade 12), Owen Bronson (2nd, grade 12) and Javier Espino (3rd, grade 11) for grades 10–12. According to Stellantis, junior winners include Jaxon Brobst (grades 7–9), Richie LeBlanc (grades 4–6) and Catherine Codouni (K–3).

What prizes does the Drive for Design 2026 first-place winner receive from Stellantis (STLA)?

First-place receives eligibility for a Summer Design Internship with Ram and SRT Design Studio and social media exposure. According to Stellantis, additional prizes include an invitation to serve as a student judge at EyesOn Design and feature placement on company channels.

When and where will Drive for Design 2026 student winners attend the EyesOn Design event mentioned by Stellantis?

Winners are invited to EyesOn Design at Ford House in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Father's Day, June 21, 2026. According to Stellantis, winners receive invitations and some junior winners are given two event tickets as part of prize packages.

What opportunities do second- and third-place Drive for Design 2026 winners receive from Stellantis (STLA)?

Second- and third-place winners receive a virtual networking session with the Stellantis North America design team and social media features. According to Stellantis, they also get invitations to EyesOn Design and a scholarship to College for Creative Studies summer program.

How did Drive for Design 2026 change its format compared with previous years, according to Stellantis?

Drive for Design expanded in 2026 to add Drive for Design Junior, opening entries to U.S. students from kindergarten through ninth grade. According to Stellantis, this is the first time the contest included younger age groups alongside the traditional high school format.

Stellantis Announces Drive for Design 2026 Winners, Showcases Next-generation Student Designers

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