Rotary Club of Kissimmee West has announced the results and winners of it's 7th annual Student Art Contest, held April 25 through May 2, to benefit student scholarships and the Osceola Council on Aging.
The 7th annual student art contest raised over $8,300 ($5 per vote and corporate sponsors). The Rotary received over 300 art entries from kindergarten to 12th grade students throughout Osceola County. The artwork was judged, based on grade and prizes and ribbons were given to the Best of Show ($100 per student winner, and $100 to their teacher) for the grade levels and People’s Choice Award (Awarded $250) who received the most online votes. Money was raised through voting on-line to support the artists who participated, and corporate sponsors.
The Student Art Contest will help fund youth education, development, and post-secondary student scholarships, as well as the Osceola Council on Aging’s Senior Housing, Food Pantry and Osceola Meals on Wheels programs. The artwork was displayed on the www.osceolagenerations.org through the first part of May.
Information and photos provided by Rotary Club of Kissimmee West
