photo of Gavin DeSpain

West Marion Elementary fourth-grader Gavin DeSpain recently received first place in his age group in the 2022 Kentucky Pollinator Stakeholders Art Contest sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

DeSpain received $100 for his winning entry titled "Bees in the Garden."

You can view all of the winning entries here



Listen: Gavin DeSpain discusses his winning entry in the 2022 Kentucky Pollinator Stakeholders Art Contest.