One winner was chosen in each of the AIC’s six districts.
Evelyn Baird. Photo provided.
(Dearborn County, Ind.) - The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and SRI, Inc. have named a local fourth grader as the National County Government Week essay contest winner for the AIC’s Southeast District.
Evelyn Baird’s essay was chosen over entries from other fourth graders across the district. Baird, a student at North Dearborn Elementary School, received $100 for winning the contest. One winner was chosen in each of the AIC’s six districts.
This year’s theme was “Celebrating Indiana County Government.” Essays were judged on how well students expressed their knowledge highlighting a famous person, place or thing in their county.
Baird was awarded the prize on April 7, during the AIC Southeast District Meeting in Switzerland County. The meeting also included a synopsis of the 2026 Indiana Legislative Session by AIC legislative staff.
The Association of Indiana Counties, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 1957 for the betterment of county government. The various functions of the AIC include lobbying the Indiana General Assembly on behalf of counties, serving as liaison among counties, state and federal agencies as well as providing technical assistance and training to county officials and employees. Learn more at www.indianacounties.org.
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