EATON — As part of Downtown Eaton Inc.’s annual White Christmas celebration, area children in grades pre-kindergarten through 5th grade were invited to enter this year’s Santa coloring contest for a chance to win a gift card in one of three age categories: Pre-K-1st grade; 2nd-3rd grade and 4th-5th grade.

On Monday, Dec. 19, DEI President Megan Griffis presented two of this year’s winning artists their awards, which included a certificate and gift card for Skyline Chili.

The winner in the Pre-K-1st grade age category was Faith Robke. The 2nd-3rd grade winner was Livy Trunck. Caleb Wright won the 4th-5th grade age category.

Fifty-six young artists entered this year’s contest. DEI congratulates all this year’s winners and looks forward to the 2023 contest.

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Livy Trunck, pictured with Downtown Eaton Inc. President Megan Griffis, received the prize in the 2nd-3rd grade age category of the annual White Christmas Coloring Contest. (Not pictured, pre-kindergarten-1st grade winner Faith Robke.)

https://www.registerherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2022/12/web1_DEI_Coloring_3rd_Grade_Livy-Trunck_2.jpgLivy Trunck, pictured with Downtown Eaton Inc. President Megan Griffis, received the prize in the 2nd-3rd grade age category of the annual White Christmas Coloring Contest. (Not pictured, pre-kindergarten-1st grade winner Faith Robke.)

Caleb Wright, pictured with Downtown Eaton Inc. President Megan Griffis, received the prize in the 4th-5th grade age category of the annual White Christmas Coloring Contest.

https://www.registerherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2022/12/web1_DEI_Coloring_4th_Grade_Caleb_Wright_2.jpgCaleb Wright, pictured with Downtown Eaton Inc. President Megan Griffis, received the prize in the 4th-5th grade age category of the annual White Christmas Coloring Contest.