Winners of a local drawing contest in Tampa Bay, centered around depictions of the area's celebrity pig, Waddles, have been officially announced. The competition featured participants across various age groups, recognizing talent through first, second, and third-place placements, as well as several honorable mentions.
In the youngest category, Ages 3 to 5, Colin Musial secured first place. Gifford Delvecchio earned second place, while Elliana Fersaci took third place. The competition continued into the Ages 6 to 8 category, where Kinslye Riggleman was named the first-place winner. Lucia Connor Rugghia followed in second place, and Luke Canavan rounded out the top three in third place.
The talent showcased in the Ages 9 to 10 category saw Mac Maynell taking home the first-place honors. Zelda Jenks was awarded second place, and Elizabeth Payne earned third place. The contest served as a community celebration of local personality Waddles, inviting artists of different skill levels to interpret the celebrity pig through their own creative lenses.
The announcement of these winners marks the conclusion of the drawing contest, highlighting the artistic contributions of the Tampa Bay community's youth.