From decorating cupcakes to mastering proper bagging techniques, our future associates learned valuable lessons during the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event.

This year, students were asked to share how teamwork makes Publix a great place to work. Elementary students were asked to draw a picture, while middle and high school students submitted a short essay.

Our mailbox filled with many awesome entries from across Publix! Now, we’re proud to announce this year’s contest winners.

Essay Winner, Middle School

Kruthi Neralla
6^th grade, daughter of Systems Analyst Prasad Neralla, Lakeland, Florida

Essay Winner, Second Place, High School

Abigail Kirk
11^th grade, daughter of Deli Manager Jessica Heavens, #1597, Hudson, Florida

Illustration Winner Elementary School

Catie Mizialko
2^nd grade, daughter of Store Manager Susan Mizialko, #1357, Clermont, Florida

Illustration, Second Place, Elementary School

Bailey Holder
3^rd grade, daughter of Produce Manager Todd Holder, #1456, St. Petersburg, Florida