Out of 900 nationwide submissions, the Pottstown-area 1st grader is a finalist for Mulletchamp.com best mullet in the country for kids ... coined by the Beastie Boys song "Mullet Head." ...

"Everybody recognizes him — it's his deal," says his dad Daniel. "It's 'Oh that's Ezekiel the mullet boy.' It's just him." Artia's family plans to donate his $1,000 winnings — and then some ...