Fifth annual event draws colorful turnout
The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to announce the winners for the fifth annual “Very Merry Coloring Contest” sponsored by Ahhh…Massage and Aqua Illinois. The contest was open to village residents of all ages and free to participate. The custom Bourbonnais coloring page could be downloaded and printed directly at home or copies were available at the village’s Administration Office. A record-breaking total of 169 entries were received by the contest deadline December 18. The 2023 event welcomed 83 entries.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Ages 6 & Under Category
• 1st Place: Charlotte Ramirez
• 2nd Place: Molly Kerouac
• 3rd Place: Haddie Roop
• 4th Place Merry Mention: Duke - Mrs. Martin's Class
• 5th Place Merry Mention: Ellie - Mrs. Rodriguez' Class
Ages 7-10 Category
• 1st Place: Khloe Kuttler
• 2nd Place: Emersyn Arlis
• 3rd Place: Evelyn Tousignant
• 4th Place Merry Mention: Camryn Gasca
• 5th Place Merry Mention: Payton Wehrmann
All Ages/Family Category
• 1st Place: The Ehrman Family
• 2nd Place: The Jones Family
• 3rd Place: Dan & Val Guenette
• 4th Place Merry Mention: Kylie Wehrmann
• 5th Place Merry Mention: Hunter Kuttler
Special Needs Category
• 1st Place: Jori Wehrmann
“Thank you to all 169 entries for participating in this festive and free family activity,” said Mayor Paul Schore. “Congratulations to all! With so many talented artists in Bourbonnais, I’m very thankful for the judges who had a difficult time selecting winners.”
Guest judges included Rory Parilac and Becca Maree of the Bourbonnais Public Library District and Nikki Moore of Little Me Studio.
1st place winners in each category received a $100 Visa gift card; 2nd place winners received a $50 Visa gift card; and 3rd place winners received a $25 Visa gift card. Prizes were made possible by the event sponsors.
