The Lure of Gold essay winners:
Sooke Lions Club, $50 cash awards.
Grade 1 - Brooke Stewart
Grade 2 - Madeleine Kennedy
Grade 3 - Paige Stewart
Grade 4 - Raven Van Netten
Grade 5 - Teagan Liptrot - $75
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 54
Grade 6 - Jenna Stewart - $75
Grade 7 - Grace Keoughan - $75
Grade 8 - Boston Greenhough - $75
Grades 9-12 - Aidan Cawley - $100
Vancouver Island Placer Mining Association
Grade 5 - Teagan Liptrot - $100
Grade 7 - Sonny Van Netten - $100
Grade 9 - Nick Gakena - $200