Channel 5 Youth Talent Contest Winners

The winners of the 25th Annual Channel 5 Youth Talent Contest were chosen Sunday night at the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair in Fort Smith.

• The first place winner is Colton Little, of Gentry. Colton, a vocalist, took home the $1,000 grand prize.

• In second place is Ryan Brooks, a yo-yo expert from Rogers. He won $500.

• Third place goes to Kaylin Cripps, a singer from Gentry. She won $250.

• The Verna Pettway Family award for the youngest contestant goes to Katie Gardner, 13, of Fayetteville.

These top winners were chosen from among 12 other talented finalists:

• Ryan Brooks – Rogers
• Gwendolyn Clark – Poteau
• Elizabeth Cristler – Bella Vista
• EvaMarie David – Bentonville
• Maddie Mee – Fayetteville
• Brittany and Danielle Moore – Rogers
• Lance Nix – Fayetteville
• Zack Parks – Fort Smith
• Ashley Perkins – St. Paul
• Laura Pierson – Van Buren
• Alexandra Salamone – Fort Smith
• Garrett Wilson – Fort Smith