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Newkirk Today
By the People, for the People
Kay County Conservation District Honors Local Students at Annual Awards Banquet
The event celebrated winners of the district's annual poster contest in Newkirk, Oklahoma.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:06am
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A vibrant celebration of environmental education and student creativity at the Kay County Conservation District's annual awards ceremony.Newkirk TodayThe Kay County Conservation District held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, March 26 at the Stagecoach Event Center in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The event recognized winners of the district's poster contest, which is sponsored by the Kay County Farm Bureau. Students from across the county submitted entries in various age divisions, with the top prizes going to Haven McMillen and Westen Winterhalter from Kildare.
Why it matters
The Kay County Conservation District's annual awards banquet is an important community event that celebrates local students' creativity and environmental stewardship. The poster contest encourages young people to engage with conservation issues and showcase their artistic talents. The event helps raise awareness about the district's work and the importance of protecting natural resources in the region.
The details
At the awards banquet, winners were announced in several age divisions for the district's annual poster contest. In Division K, Haven McMillen of Kildare took first place, while Westen Winterhalter, also from Kildare, earned second place. The contest is sponsored by the Kay County Farm Bureau, which provides the award prizes.
- The Kay County Conservation District held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6 pm.
- The poster contest is held every year by the district.
The players
Kay County Conservation District
A local organization that works to promote conservation and environmental stewardship in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Kay County Farm Bureau
A non-profit organization that sponsors the annual poster contest held by the Kay County Conservation District.
Haven McMillen
A student from Kildare, Oklahoma who won first place in Division K of the Kay County Conservation District's poster contest.
Westen Winterhalter
A student from Kildare, Oklahoma who won second place in Division K of the Kay County Conservation District's poster contest.
The takeaway
The Kay County Conservation District's annual awards banquet is an important community event that celebrates local students' creativity and environmental stewardship. The poster contest helps raise awareness about conservation issues and the district's work in the region.