(KNZA)--A local auto dealership has made the holiday season a bit brighter for a Hiawatha woman.

During their 1st annual Hope for the Holidays event held on Saturday, Hiawatha Ford announced Cydney Buckner as the recipient of a 2015 Ford Edge Titanium.

Buckner was selected from among many essays submitted by individuals and on behalf of individuals expressing how they would benefit from the gift. The essays had to be submitted by December 15.

The dealership said Buckner had several letters written on her behalf.

She works at Brown County Developmental Services.