An awards ceremony was held Saturday afternoon at the National Ranching Heritage Center for the Western Art Contest.

The contest was sponsored by the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) and the Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show (LCJLS). The winning entries received cash prizes and ribbons. The art will be displayed in the NRHC main gallery from January 9-17.

The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion’s work will also be on exhibit at the LCJLS Auction.

Awards were given for first through third place within two divisions: Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12).

Students from Irons Middle School and Smylie Wilson Middle School are among the award winners.