August 5, 2026
Treasurer Michael Frerichs
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Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced the winning photographers for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest, which provides Illinois students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. The top nine photographers, ages 8 to 18, will be awarded Bright Start 529 college savings scholarships.