Princeton Day School has announced that Helen Healey ’16 (Princeton) was named a 2016 National YoungArts Foundation Merit Winner in Photography.
Healey was selected from more than 12,000 applicants —the largest number of applicants received to date. Healey has been recognized for her outstanding work and accomplishments and joins 819 young artists from 42 states across the literary, visual, design and performing arts who are being presented with this year’s honor. Winners receive cash awards of up to $10,000, validation by renowned mentors, opportunities to participate in YoungArts programs, a strong professional network and guidance in taking important steps toward achieving their goals.
YoungArts alumni who have gone on to become leading professionals in their fields include actresses Anna Gunn, Viola Davis and Kerry Washington; Broadway stars Raúl Esparza and Billy Porter; recording artists Josh Groban and Nicki Minaj; and writers Jenji Kohan and Sam Lipsyte.
