State Treasurer Frerichs Announces Winners Of 2023 Cream Of The Crop Photo Contest
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced the winners of the 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest , which provides an opportunity for young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Students who won first, second or third place in each age category will be awarded Bright Start scholarships. “Thank you to all the young photographers who shared their talents by participating in this year’s contest. We’re impressed with everyone’s creativity in capturing the beauty of Illinois agriculture,” Frerichs said. “Congratulations to the winners, who will be awarded Bright Start scholarships that they can use for qualified expenses related to their post-secondary education.” A cake reception will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Illinois State Fair to celebrate the 11 th year of the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest and to honor the young photographers who won first, second or third place
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