(America 250 in Idaho Press Release, May 15, 2026)
BOISE, ID – The America250 in Idaho Ambassadors are pleased to announce the winners of the Jefferspud Writing Contest. The writing challenge encouraged students age 12-18 to submit original essays focusing on a revolutionary figure who was instrumental in the nation’s founding.
Winners were awarded $250 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place in a contribution to an IDeal, Idaho Education Savings Plan account.
Winners were:
Age 12-14
- First Place – Kohara Nomura, Moscow, ID
- Second Place – Tanner Fowler, Idaho Falls, ID
- Third Place – Claire Danes, Challis, ID
Age 15-18
- First Place – Audrey Stebbins, Twin Falls, ID
- Second Place – Bianca Breda, American Falls, ID
- Third Place – Landon Kemp, Meridian, ID
The contest was sponsored by Eagle River Publishing and IDeal – Idaho’s Education Savings Program. An E-book containing all 21 entries will be published this summer and available on Amazon.
