JACKSON, Wyo. — This week, the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) announced the winners of the 2024 Smokey Bear Holiday Coloring Contest. 

Winner Cayden Colligan of Jackson in the 0 to 5 year category. Image: Courtesy of BTNF Facebook

The winners included Cayden Colligan of Jackson in the 0 to 5 year category, Yvette Medrano of Pinedale in the 6 to 10 year category, Sienna Perry of Bountiful, Utah, in the 11 years and up category and Jill McMurray of Pinedale in the adult category.

“Congratulations to all the winners,” the BTNF wrote in a press release.

According to the BTNF, there were 62 entries from communities across Western Wyoming as well as Utah, Idaho and one from Tennessee.

Winner Yvette Medrano of Pinedale in the 6 to 10 year category.
Winner Sienna Perry of Bountiful, Utah, in the 11 years and up category.
Winner Jill McMurray of Pinedale in the adult category.
Images: Courtesy of BTNF Facebook

“We couldn’t be happier with the number of participants and the positive feedback we’ve received,” Fire Prevention Technician for the Pinedale and Big Piney Ranger Districts of the Bridger-Teton Nan Stinson said in the release. “It’s a great way to recognize Smokey Bear and celebrate his 80 years as the fire prevention symbol.”

Entries were voted on by employees of the BTNF, and winners selected a prize from several choices including a Smokey Bear beanie bear, statuette and camping mug.

The BTNF confirms this contest closes out the year-long celebration of Smokey’s 80th birthday.

River Stingray is a news reporter with a passion for wildlife, history and local lenses. She holds a Master's degree in environmental archaeology from the University of Cambridge and is also a published poet, dog mom and outdoor enthusiast.