11/02/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Veterans Day Essay Contest winners!
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho invites Idaho students to honor a family member who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and reflect on what that legacy of service means to them.
This year's winners are:
🏆 Grades 1–6: Jocelynn West, 6th Grade, Lewiston
🏆 Grades 7–9: Hayzlee Howell, 7th Grade, McCammon
🏆 Grades 10–12: Brooklyn De Los Reyes, 12th Grade, Pocatello
The students will be invited to share excerpts from their winning essays at the 14th Annual Farm Bureau Salute to Idaho Veterans on Friday, November 6.
Read more about this year's winners and the upcoming Salute in the Idaho State Journal:
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/psa/farm-bureau-insurance-company-of-idaho-announces-2026-veterans-day-essay-contest-winners/article_e56c5776-0c08-41f7-8c30-db7a5d23f6a2.html
Congratulations to Jocelynn, Hayzlee, and Brooklyn, and thank you to all the students who participated in this year’s contest!