04/15/2026
Grayson was wildcard winner to attend the state YEC contest with Maxwell kids Farm.
Kole was Pawnee county winner to get a auto entry into state contest. With his Fidget Fusion 3D business.
They will both be competing at state.
Thanks for supporting youth business in our county.
As the YEC State competition inches closer, we’re excited to announce this year’s Wildcard Winners selected from an incredibly competitive pool of local competitors!
With more than 70 impressive applicants, this year’s selection was no easy task. These students stood out for their creativity, hustle, and strong business ideas, earning their spot to compete at YEC State, April 28–29 in Manhattan.
From handmade goods to ag-based ventures and service businesses, this group represents the depth and diversity of young entrepreneurship across Kansas.
👏 Congratulations to:
Arbor Art – James Poels (Phillips County)
Freya’s Fruity Fusions – Freya Barnes (Miami County)
GG Junkyard Farms – Grady & Gage Breiner (Norton County)
Ice on Wheels – Callie Umphres & Bennett Jacobs (Barton County)
Jensen Livestock Media – Jensen Vandike (Wallace County)
Katie’s Car Freshies – Katie Aubert (Wabaunsee County)
Made to Liv, LLC – Olivia Crawford (Lincoln County)
Maxwell Kids Farm to Table – Grayson Maxwell (Pawnee County)
Molly Makes – Molly Heller (Lincoln County)
OP Lawn Services – Oscar Perez (Saline County)
Peck Scrubs – Noah Peck (Saline County)
Polished Panels – Marshall Zuccarelli (Saline County)
Royal Ice Shaved Ice – R. Conrad Cassell (Wabaunsee County)
Rusty Rings – Kayla LaRosh (Osborne County)
Smiles Make Armor – MaKenna McCoy (Thomas County)
The Baker’s Dozen – Maria Perez (Montgomery County)
Vivian’s Slime – Vivian Riblett (Anderson County)
Join us on April 28 at the YEC State Trade Show in Manhattan, Kansas, held at Midwest Dream Car Collection (3007 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502). This event is open to the public, come explore and shop with some of Kansas’s brightest youth entrepreneurs.