The Sequim Association of Realtors held its annual awards ceremony for the “What My Home Means To Me” essay and poster contest.

The winners from Helen Haller Elementary and Greywolf Elementary schools were honored May 23.

Winners for both categories were selected from each school and all received a $25 gift card in addition to their winnings.

First-place essay winners received a new bicycle and helmet; second-place winners received a new Razor scooter and helmet; third-place winners received a Scrabble Jr. board game.

Poster winners received an art case.

The nationwide contest for third-grade students has participants write an essay and draw a poster about what their home means to them.