Certiport’s 2025 Adobe Certified Professional US National Championship has ended and our winners have been selected! The Adobe Certified Professional US National Champions are as follows:
- Callum Rettig, OH
- ​Phoenix Leifer, GA
- Norah Dunyach, CA
- Likha Belenytska, MA
- Hannah Forbes, FL
- Raquel Rengifo, FL
- Radha Falgun Mehta, GA
- Carolyn Urelius, TX
- Makenzie Grey, OK
- Addison Lane, NC
Across the US, students aged 13 to 22 became eligible for this year’s competition by earning an Adobe Certified Professional certification in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. Certified students entered original design creations, and 41 students were selected to compete at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, from June 16-18.
Finalists had eight hours to use Adobe Creative Cloud software to design marketing materials for a joint initiative with QB United and the Cook Center for Human Connection. QB United is a non-profit organization comprised of 57 current and former NFL quarterbacks working together to maximize charitable impact and save lives. The Cook Center for Human Connection is a non-profit supporting children, families, and schools in eradicating suicide, and providing resources for those with mental health issues.
“We are thrilled to partner with Certiport and QB United for the 2025 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship,” said Mark Welling, Chief Strategy Officer at the Cook Center for Human Connection. “Our team strives each day to provide families with critical mental health support and break down stigma around emotional wellness. These young people’s designs beautifully portray our message and will help families and students access needed wellness resources.”
“Our mission is to use our platform to make a real difference,” said Jeff Hostetler, founder of QB United and former Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl quarterback. “By joining efforts with the Cook Center and Certiport, we can increase our reach to create national change through real solutions at the local level.”
“What these students have demonstrated through the course of attaining their certification and well as through this competition is simply incredible,” says Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE. “A competition such as this gives us a chance to see what these students can do with the Adobe Creative Cloud applications under pressure, with a time limit, and for a real client. Their Adobe certifications and success in this competitive event will be the first step toward a successful career.” The top three finalists will now advance to Certiport’s Adobe Certified Professional World Championship from July 27 - 30 in Orlando, Florida. Finalists from more than 30 countries will come to the World Championship and demonstrate their proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud.
“Certiport’s Adobe Certified Professional National and World Championships provide a unique opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and technical skills while participating in real-world design challenges," said Liana Maharaj, Head of Student Learning and Certification at Adobe. "By earning an Adobe certification and competing at this level, these students are building confidence, gaining valuable experience, and creating a strong foundation for their future careers. We’re excited to support their journey and celebrate the incredible potential they bring to the world of design.”
Learn more about the Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship .