The Columbus Human Rights Commission has announced the student winners of the 2017 J. Irwin Miller Art and Benjamin M. King Essay Contests. The winners will be honored at the Commission’s Annual Dinner Meeting, set for May 11th at 6:30 p.m. at The Commons. Organizers say the theme for this year’s art and essay contests is “Advocating for Others.” Those students being recognized are:

2017 J. Irwin Miller Art Contest:

Elementary School Division: Jessica Meza, St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Middle School Division: Emma Nolting, Central Middle School
High School Division: Kate Stewart, North High School

2017 Benjamin M. King Essay Contest:

Elementary School Division: Fareeha Parvin, Southside Elementary School
Middle School Division: Jordan Spurgeon, Central Middle School
High School Division: Emma Perry, CSA New Tech

Tickets for the dinner can be purchased in advance only. They are $30. Tickets can be purchased at the Human Rights Commission office inside of City Hall or online at www.columbus.in.gov/human-rights/. The deadline for purchasing tickets is May 5th at 5 p.m.