Even from a young age, kids understand the impact and importance of giving back. Take a look at this year’s winning drawing and essay, and visit Publix News Online to see more winning entries.

Each year, students ages 8 – 18 experience what it’s like to be a Publix associate during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, and they’re asked to participate in the Publix News annual contest. Although we received many excellent entries, only one winner and runner-up could be chosen from each category to receive a prize pack. The winners and runners-up in each category are:

Drawings

Elementary students were asked to draw a picture depicting ways to give back to their community.

Winner: Jenna, 11
Granddaughter of Pharmacy Admin Scheduler Debbie Griffin
Lakeland Pharmacy Operations

Runner-up: Gavin, 9
Son of Customer Service Team Leader Jeremy Field
#1335, Largo, Florida

Essays

Middle and high school students were asked to explain why giving back is important.

Winner: Kara, 13
Daughter of Assistant store Manager Shawn Hawk
#1374, Vero Beach, Florida

Runner-up: Sheena, 13
Daughter of PARIS Reporting Specialist Christian Rayborn
Fresh Product Development, Lakeland, Florida

Online Exclusive

Drawings (elementary school students)

3^rd place: Brianna, 8
Granddaughter of Scan Price Clerk Elsa Guevara
#1029, Homestead, Florida

4^th place: Valeria, 9
Daughter of Meat Clerk Susana Flores
#1374, Vero Beach, Florida

5^th place: Kaitlyn, 10
Daughter of Cashier Matt Maitret
#384, Venice, Florida

Essays (Middle and high school students)

3^rd place: Jarren, 12
Son of Store Manager Rob Hansen
#1480, Charlotte, North Carolina

4^th place: Simon, 12
Son of Store Manager June Quiva
#1337, Naples, Florida

5^th place: Dawson, 14
Son of ISCS Analyst Kim LaGrone
ISCS, Lakeland, Florida