A big round of applause to our outstanding Top 8 2025 Youth Contest contestants!
Kay Electric Cooperative is thrilled to announce the exceptional young individuals who have demonstrated remarkable talent, passion, and dedication and competed in our final round of our 2025 Youth Contest.
Yesterday evening, these students were interviewed by 3 judges where they were awarded the following prizes:
First place in the junior contest went to Emmie Harnden from Tonkawa High School and second place went to Brianna Payne from Garber High School. They were awarded an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. on NRECA Youth Tour. Third place went to Derby Darling from Deer Creek Lamont and fourth place went to Avery Boyer from Garber High School. They were awarded an all-expense paid trip to Steamboat Springs, CO to Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp. Fifth place went to Kylie Keller of Medford High School and sixth place went to Addyson Harmon of Tonkawa High School both receiving a cash prize of $300 dollars. Seventh place went to Valeria Ochoa of Tonkawa High School and eighth place went to Lily Herrera of Medford High School, both receiving a cash prize of $200 dollars.
We are incredibly proud of each of you and your achievements. Your hard work and visionary ideas are shaping a brighter future for everyone. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. We’re so proud of you!
Interested in applying for our Youth Contest next year? Stay on the lookout for our Youth Contest that opens in September!