NVC Student is a Finalist for Official Fiesta 2026 Poster
October 15, 2025
Northwest Vista College (NVC) is proud to announce that student Lindsey Botello's design has been selected to represent the college as a finalist in the competition to create the official Fiesta 2026 poster.
The competition issued a call to all students across the five Alamo Colleges, requesting submissions based on the 2026 theme, "Fiesta Together." Botello, who is a nursing student, shared the inspiration behind his winning submission:
“My design for the Fiesta poster was inspired by the wildcat, a symbol of strength, pride, and community spirit. I wanted the bold energy of the wildcat to capture the excitement of our Fiesta celebration here in San Antonio, while also representing resilience, which is something I value as a nursing student preparing for a career of care and dedication.”
The Selection Process
Botello's design was unveiled alongside finalists from the four Alamo Colleges at the Fiesta San Antonio Commission's '5 to 1' Unveiling Event at the SA Garden Center on Sept. 25. Members of the Fiesta Commission met to choose their favorite design as the next official poster for Fiesta 2026.
The poster winner and the unveiling of the final poster will take place on Jan. 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the 2026 Official Fiesta Poster Unveiling and Miss Fiesta San Antonio Selection Event at The Rosenberg Skyroom at the University of the Incarnate Word.
The NVC Fine and Performing Arts department also recognized four other NVC students who submitted top entries: Clarissa Tovar, Christine Teran, Laith Halum, and Rebecca Garcia.
Northwest Vista College, part of the Alamo Colleges District, opened in 1995 with 12 students and has grown to more than 22,000 students. Located in Westover Hills, NVC’s expanding agreements with business and higher education partnerships provide a wealth of opportunities for students and the community.