Each year, students in kindergarten through eighth grade from South Shore area schools (Flippin, Yellville-Summit, Bruno-Pyatt, Lead Hill, Omaha, and Bergman) are invited to participate in NATCO's annual coloring and essay contest.

The 2011 winners received cash prizes totaling more than $450, certificates, ribbons, and a NATCO "goodie bag" during the awards presentation held on October 22, 2011. Winners and their families were treated to sandwiches, chips, cookies, and soft drinks at the event.

2011 Coloring and Essay Contest Winners: (see pictures below)

Kindergarten:
Jordan  - 1st Place
Madison  - 2nd Place
Maddigan  - 3rd Place
Logan  - Honorable Mention

1st Grade:
Lillian  - 1st Place
Kylie  - 2nd Place
Julieta  - 3rd Place
Michael  - Honorable Mention

2nd Grade:
Gracie Lee  - 1st Place
Carter  - 2nd Place
David  - 3rd Place
Celest  - Honorable Mention

3rd Grade:
Jonnathon  - 1st Place
Emma Grace  - 2nd Place
Gabby  - 3rd Place
Cole  - Honorable Mention

4th Grade:
Kayley  - 1st Place
Glori  - 2nd Place
Abigale  - 3rd Place
Jasmine  - Honorable Mention

Essay Winners (5th/6th Grade):
Alexis  - 1st Place
Morgan  - 2nd Place
Elli  - 3rd Place
Allison  - Honorable Mention

Essay Winners (7th/8th Grade):
Elijah  - 1st Place
Jacob  - 2nd Place
Elizabeth  - 3rd Place