Guthrie Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the winning submissions for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.

"I am proud to announce the winning submissions for Kentucky's Second District," said Congressman Guthrie. "Out of the more than 57 submissions, these students' submissions showcased incredible ingenuity and creativity in the development of their apps. Their utilization of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, is thoroughly impressive, and I am confident that these young minds have a bright future ahead!"

The Congressional App Challenge enables middle and high school students to compete with their peers in their own congressional district by creating and showcasing their software applications, or "apps," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

The overall first-place winner will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol, be featured on House.gov and CongressionalAppChallenge.us, as well as Congressman Guthrie's website for one year. First-place winners from across the country are invited to participate in the House of Code reception in the Capitol Building in April.

Overall 1st Place
App Name: WaterWise
Advika Rastogi
11th grade at DuPont Manual High School
Demonstration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPRUIzA1NOU
Summary: WaterWise is an interactive, AI-powered tool designed to provide farmers with irrigation guidance, helping them save water, improve crop yields, and adopt more sustainable agricultural practices.

Overall 2nd Place
App Name: Care Path
Danica Stephens
11th grade at Glasgow High School
Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/AUX9_xyljwM?si=dIIfigX8AyRm6ajw
Summary: Care Path is a mobile and web app designed to help patients safely transition from the hospital to home and manage the critical recovery period following a procedure or hospital stay.

Overall 3rd Place
App Name: Today
Ellie Rue, Brody Hammons
12th grade at Apollo High School
Demonstration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig7sgynICwU
Summary: Today is top-down adventure game that displays the many ways students in Owensboro, KY can get involved in their community.

Overall 4th Place
App Name: Knowledge Knockout
Mallory Raines, Colby Reed, Joseph Daugherty
12th grade at Apollo High School
Demonstration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87OMof2xB8I
Summary: Knowledge Knockout is a platform that allows elementary students to practice foundational math skills in a fun and engaging way.

Middle School 1st Place
App Name: Two2Parent
Nina Bahmani
7th grade at Hebron Middle School
Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/nbIePBmFLco?si=JtWNiBZk6OIQtzsy
Summary: Two2Parent is an application that provides teen mothers with information and resources for their child's early development.

Middle School 2nd Place
App Name: Skin Safe
Bently Lamoureaux, Amelia Fultz
8th grade at Hebron Middle School
Demonstration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s6-Ns-_NZY&feature=youtu.be
Summary: Skin Safe provides users with information about common skin conditions.

Middle School 3rd Place
App Name: KY Rules of the Road
Tyler Midkiff
7th grade at Hebron Middle School
Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/Igsywym_iPg
Summary: KY Rules of the Road is an educational tool that helps improve transportation safety in Kentucky.

Middle School 4th Place
App Name: Mathematician
Harrison Axline
7th grade at Hebron Middle School
Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/m-o5WootUdI
Summary: Mathematician is a game to assist users develop math skills.