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 “The imagination of our children never fails to amaze and is
clearly evident in these photos,” Frerichs said. “These beautiful
images are strong evidence that our future is bright regardless of
the challenges that we face today.”
The winning entries will be featured at the treasurer’s tent during
the 164th annual Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The fair’s
opening twilight parade is Aug. 11. Fair presentation tents begin
Aug. 12 and end with the fair’s afternoon closing on Aug. 21.
Treasurer Frerichs’ primary tent will be on the north side of Brian
Raney Avenue. The treasurer’s office also will have a presence
inside the Illinois Building.
Winning photo entries can be viewed at www.illinoistreasurer.gov.
Winning photos and other submissions will be used in a calendar and
Ag Invest marketing materials for the agriculture industry.
 Ag Invest is one of the nation’s largest agricultural linked deposit
programs. It helps hundreds of Illinois farmers and agriculture
professionals. The treasurer’s office, through Ag Invest, partners
with eligible financial lenders to offer farmers annual and
long-term, low-interest loans which can be used for operating costs,
equipment purchases, construction-related expenses, and livestock
purchases. There were three age-based categories in this year’s photo contest:
ages 8-10, 11-14, and 15-18. Each student was allowed to submit
electronically up to two photos by July 7. Photo judges were Rick
Schramm of Illinois National Bank; Mary Morgan of 1st Farm Credit
Services; Scott Rhoads of Carrollton Bank; Gary Mueller of Havana
National Bank and Ben Jackson of the Illinois Bankers Association.
Mike Zigliani of Café Moxo in Springfield donated refreshments
during the judging.
The 2016 Cream of the Crop winners:
Winners in the 8-10 age category:
First Place: Camryn Mullen of Minooka.
Photo Title: “Farm Cattle”
Second Place: Kailyn Williams of Raleigh.
Photo Title: “Feed Me”
Third Place: Elly Jones of West Brooklyn.
Photo Title: “What a View”
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Winners in the 11-14 age category:
First Place: Thomas Bumann of Woodhull.
Photo Title: “Finches on the Farm”
Second Place: Braxton Ragan of McLeansboro.
Photo Title: “4H Steer”
Third Place: William Bumann of Woodhull.
Photo Title: “Super Corn”
Winners in the 15-18 age category:
First Place: Kayli Miller of Morrison.
Photo Title: “Evening on the Farm”
Second Place: Blake Dooley of Auburn
Photo Title: “A Quick Glimpse”
Third Place: Carson Goff of Hopedale.
Photo Title: “Curious Cattle”
Contest rules and entry information for the 2017 Cream of the Crop photo contest
will be available in early 2017. Photos between now and then will be eligible
for that contest. Fall and winter photos are encouraged.
[Office of Illinois State Treasurer
Michael Frerichs]
About the Illinois Treasurer - The Illinois
Treasurer is the state’s chief investment officer and Frerichs is a
Certified Public Finance Officer. He protects consumers by
encouraging savings plans for college or trade school, increasing
financial education among all ages, and removing barriers to a
secure retirement. As the state’s Chief Investment Officer, he
actively manages approximately $25 billion. The portfolio includes
$13 billion in state funds, $7 billion in college savings plans and
$5 billion on behalf of local and state governments. The investment
approach is cautious to ensure the preservation of capital and
returns $28 to the state for every $1 spent in operations. The
Treasurer’s Office predates Illinois incorporation in 1818. Voters
in 1848 chose to make it an elected office.
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