2023
#1 Essay Lodyn Anderson from Ray D. Corbett Junior High School
Alamo Defender Charles Zancos
#2 Essay Erin Stinson from J. Frank Dobie Junior High School
Alamo Defender John Purdy Reynolds
2022
#1 Essay David Zapata from Dr. Joe J. Bernal Middle School
Alamo Defender Micajah Autry
#2 Essay Eliana Meghani from Dr. John Folks Middle School
Alamo Defender Lewis Dewall
2021
#1 Essay Ava Patel from Dr. Joe J. Bernal Middle School
Alamo Defender Jacob C. Darst
2020
#1 Essay Shelby Rice from J. Frank Dobie Junior High School
Alamo Defender William Malone