Winners of the Smokey Bear Coloring Contest announced
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
December 20, 2024
PINEDALE, WYOMING — The Bridger-Teton National Forest is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Smokey Bear Holiday Coloring Contest.
Winners
0-5 years of age: Cayden Colligan of Jackson, WY
6-10 years of age: Yvette Medrano of Pinedale, WY
11 years of age and up: Sienna Perry of Bountiful, UT
Adult category: Jill McMurray of Pinedale, WY
Congratulations to all the winners. There were 62 entries from communities across Western Wyoming as well as Utah, Idaho, and one from Tennessee. Fire Prevention Technician for the Pinedale and Big Piney Ranger Districts of the Bridger-Teton Nan Stinson said, "We couldn’t be happier with the number of participants and the positive feedback we’ve received. It’s a great way to recognize Smokey Bear and celebrate his 80 years as the fire prevention symbol."
Entries were voted on by employees of the Bridger-Teton and winners selected a prize from several choices, with the favorites being the Smokey Bear beanie bear, statuette, and camping mug.
This contest closes out the year-long celebration of Smokey’s 80th birthday. The celebration began with Smokey paintings on loan from the National Agricultural Library by Rudy Wendelin, the creator of the image of Smokey Bear. Over 2,800 people in Sublette County and beyond viewed the 16 paintings on display at the Pinedale Branch of the Sublette County Library District in April. The towns of Pinedale and Big Piney displayed light pole banners and flags with Smokey’s fire prevention message throughout the year. Many of these events and activities were made possible by the generous contributions of the Friends of the Bridger-Teton.
The Pinedale and Big Piney Ranger Districts would like to thank all partners that helped support these efforts and made the year a great success. Happy holidays and remember, "Only you can prevent wildfires."
For other news, events and information about the Bridger-Teton National Forest, call 307-739-5500, visit the Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/btnf and follow the Bridger-Teton on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.
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