The winners of the annual Fourth Grade Junior Fire Poster Contest was announced Wednesday at McDonalds on Oakland Avenue.

The first place winner was David Gomez Munoz, but he was unable to attend. Autumn Drennan placed second, Riley Szyszkowski placed third, and Madison Mensink received honorable mention.  First, second, and third place posters will be submitted to the State competition.

Approximately 430 students in fourth grade from Banfield, Neveln, Southgate, Sumner and Pacelli elementaries participated in the contest.

Sponsors of the program include the Austin Fire Department, McDonald’s, Walmart, Five Below, CineMagic, Echo Lanes, Pet Supplies Plus, Austin Park & Recreation and Pizza Ranch.