Idaho Students Honored for 'Women Making Policy' Essays

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter recognized three Idaho high school students today for their award-winning essays in the “Idaho Young Women Making Policy” essay contest.

The contest, which celebrates National Women’s History Month in March, asked young women to write an essay on how they would use State public policy to create change or promote an idea.

Winners of the essay contest included:

• First Place- Stephanie Turner of Boise, a student at Borah High School, who will receive a $1,000 scholarship funded by State Farm Insurance.  Stephanie’s essay focused on the importance of passing stricter laws related to cell phone use while driving.
• Second Place- Natalie Eguez of Boise, a student at Borah High School, who will receive a $400 State Farm Insurance scholarship.
• Third Place- Hailey Eggleston of Meridian, a student at Mountain View High School.

Governor Otter recognized the contest winners at a ceremony in his office today.  The winners will also spend the afternoon with female members of the Governor’s Cabinet and participate in a “Women Making Herstory” dinner.

-Camille W.