Over 150 students submitted essays, posters and videos for the Tulare County Association of Governments' Eighth Annual Make A Difference In Air Quality Contest. Students from across Tulare County showed great creativity and thoughtfulness in expressing their ideas for how we can all improve the air quality in our community. First place winners in four grade categories were rewarded with bicycles and framed certificates. One grand prize received a bike, certificate and $250. The winnes are listed below:

Grand Prize Winner:
Rosa Dominguez - Grade 1 from Monson-Sultana Elementary

Grade Level Winners:
Daniel Trujillo - Grade 2 (K-3 category) from Snowden Elementary
David Kingsford - Grade 5 (4-5 category) from Royal Oaks Elementary
Mayra Martinez - Grade 7 (6-8 category) from Cherry Avenue Middle School
Deyanira Barajas - Grade 12 (9-12 category) from Orosi High School

Honorable Mentions:
Manuel Campos, Snowden Elementary
Irma Arredondo, Snowden Elementary
Isabel Corona, Snowden Elementary
Cooper Ross, Royal Oaks Elementary (5th Grade)
Brookelyn, Royal Oaks Elementary (5th Grade)
Fabian Martin, Cherry Avenue Middle School (8th Grade)
Lillian Castaneda, Cherry Avenue Middle School (7th Grade)
Abigail Saldaneda, Cherry Avenue Middle School (7th Grade)
Pablo Reyes, Cherry Avenue Middle School (7th Grade)
Skylar Jaye Stewart, Jefferson Elementary (6th Grade)
Grace Mackey, Cherry Avenue Middle School (7th Grade)
Ethan Candelario, Royal Oaks Elementary (5th Grade)
Danyal Shahroz, Royal Oak Elementary (5th Grade)
Leslie Anne Arganoza Madarang, Earlimart Middle School (7th grade)