We are pleased to share with you the winning entries in the 2024 Crane-Inspired Creative Arts Scholarship Contest! This contest is open to all high school seniors in the Yampa Valley. The work must be original and accurately reflect the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of our Greater Sandhill Cranes. Judging is done by a panel of experts in each category. Thanks to a generous donor who funds this contest every year, we are giving away $10,000 in continuing education scholarships to the winners of this year’s contest. The 1^st Place Winners of each category will receive a $3,000 scholarship for continuing education. The 2^nd Place Winners of each category will receive a $1,500 scholarship. The Honorable Mention can be in either category and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Please be advised that all of these pieces of work are protected by copyright.

Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s contest! Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to this scholarship contest.