(KNZA)--A local student took top honors in a state contest celebrating Kansas.

Third grade student Estie Grimm, of Morrill, took first place in her grade division in the "Happy Birthday, Kansas! " Student photo contest.

The statewide contest, now in its seventh year, invited students in first through 12th grades to shoot photographs based on the theme, Learning in Kansas in 2020.

The contest received 400 entries from 22 Kansas counties. First place in each grade receives an iPad and second place a Kindle.

The annual contest is sponsored by the legislative spouses in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society.

Winners were announced on Friday, January 29, which was Kansas Day.