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2026 Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship Winners Announced

  • March 26 2026

Helena – Montana's Department of Revenue (DOR), Cannabis & Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD), is a member of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and received an alcohol education grant from this organization. NABCA’s mission is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.

CARD is pleased to announce its third year of awarding five one-time, $2,000 scholarships to Montana students who created an artist statement and design addressing the question: What does “Alcohol Responsibility Matters” mean to you and your community? This opportunity was open to all Montana high school seniors willing to submit an original design idea along with an artist statement. To receive the scholarship, students must attend a Montana post-secondary school, an apprenticeship program, or a certificate institute of higher learning after graduation (including homeschooled students). A total of 64 qualified submissions were received by the deadline.

For more information about the scholarship visit our scholarship page or contact the CARD Outreach and Education Unit at DORCARDEdulation@mt.gov.

3rd Annual Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the following 2026 winners!

  • Teague Thompson, Libby, MT
  • Alison Nau, Sunburst, MT
  • Madeline Pomeroy, Big Fork, MT
  • Elsie Detert, Charlo, MT
  • Rosy Nick, Reed Point, MT

Their designs may be used on materials for alcoholic beverage establishments to promote responsible alcohol consumption. The materials will feature a consistent theme focused on Montana, with the tagline “Alcohol Responsibility Matters" and the CARD-designed logo, along with the student’s original artwork. CARD aims to deliver community-centered messages that remind individuals 21 and over of the importance of being responsible when consuming alcohol. This will support the overall message of CARD Alcohol Responsibility Matters resources for licensees and the public.

Teague Thompson, Libby, MT

Attends Libby High School and will be attending Montana State University – Bozeman

Dark green poster with a white outline of the state of Montana. A hand of playing cards fans out with a beer mug on the face card. Text reads 'Know when it's time to FOLD — Don't gamble with your future: Think before you drink! Be smart, be safe. Alcohol Responsibility Matters.'

Alison Nau, Sunburst, MT

Attends North Toole County High School and will be attending Montana State University – Bozeman

Design styled as a Montana license plate with a blue background and white text. The outline of Montana appears on the left. Text reads 'Treasure State / SAFE406 / Montana - 10' with 'Alcohol Responsibility Matters' below the plate.

Madeline Pomeroy, Bigfork, MT

Attends Bigfork High School and will be attending the University of Montana, Davidson Honors College – Missoula

Illustration of '406' — Montana's area code — where the zero is styled as a beer bottle cap. Inside are two scenes: a deer frozen in headlights on a dark road, and a mountain landscape. Text reads 'Don't Be a Deer in Headlights' and 'Alcohol Responsibility Matters.'

Rosy Nick, Reed Point, MT

Attends Rapelje High School and will be attending Montana Technological University – Butte

Black and white design shaped like the state of Montana with silhouettes of two rodeo riders on bucking animals, a soaring eagle, and a mountain range. Cursive text reads 'Don't let alcohol throw you off' with 'Alcohol Responsibility Matters' below.

Elsie Detert, Charlo, MT

Attends Polson High School and will be attending the University of Montana – Missoula

Colored pencil artwork shaped like the state of Montana, filled with Montana life scenes including a teepee, mountains, a tractor, a bicyclist, and wildlife. Bold red text reads 'Too Much to Live For!' with 'Alcohol Responsibility Matters.' in orange lettering below.

Tags: CARD, Alcoholic Beverages and Responsibility Matters