(KAIR)--Two local area students took top honors in a statewide art competition.

According to a news release, Hannah Whittaker, of Sabetha High School, took first place in the Kansas Department of Education's Annual Conference Art Design Contest. An 11th grade student during the 2018-2019 school year, Whittaker was awarded $150 for her drawing.

Second place honors went to a student at the Atchison County Community Schools, in Effingham.

According to the release, Avery "Rose" DePoy earned that distinction, and will receive a $100 prize.

DePoy was a 6th grade student during the 2018-2019 school year.

The winning designs were selected from more than 450 entries submitted by Kansas students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The winners were announced in July.