Dylan Clark Newman and Maddie Clark are winners of this year's Longport Beach Tag contest.
LONGPORT - The borough recognized two of its youngest citizens Wednesday during the Board of Commissioners meeting. Maddie Clark and Dylan Clark Newman each received a certificate of award and a 2023 beach tag with their artwork on it.
From left, Commissioner Dan Lawler, Maddie Clark and Mayor Nicholas Russo.
Maddie is the second triplet in her family to receive recognition for winning the annual beach tag art contest. Her sister Ella was last year's winner. Avery, the third sister, is aiming to win next year, she said.
The Clark triplets, Maddie in the middle, with Ella and Avery.
Maddie's submission of triplet dolphins under the bright sunshine and a banner referencing Longport's 125th anniversary year was selected for the regular beach tag.
From left, Commissioner Dan Lawler, Dylan Clark Newman and Mayor Nicholas Russo.
Dylan's artwork was selected for the senior tag. His artwork packed a punch on the 1.5-inch circluar tag with everything needed for a fantastic day at the beach. Under a banner spelling out Longport 2023, he included a beach chair, umbrella, beach ball, surfboard, palm tree and a smiley-faced sun. Another banner included a reference to the borough's quasquicentennial.
Longport beach tags 2023