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Announcing the Winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge!

Congratulations to the contest winners listed below! Winners were selected from over 1,200 delicious entries, which were evaluated at D.C. Central Kitchen by a panel of judges that included White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass; Chef José Andrés; Marshall and Alex Reid, authors of Portion Size Me; Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Tanya Steel; and representatives from the USDA and the Department of Education.

We're excited to meet everyone at the White House August 20th at the Kids' "State Dinner" hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Thanks to all of the talented junior chefs who participated in the contest!

Click to download the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook

The Winners

  • Alabama: Falcon Wiles, age 9, Alabama's Yummy Summer Soup
  • Alaska: Aaron Blust, age 9, Alaska Teriyaki Salmon Wrap
  • Arizona: Haile Thomas, age 11, Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad
  • Arkansas: Trey Sims, age 12, Kickin' Chicken Salad
  • California: Sean Reichbach, age 9, Sean's 3-Pepper Soup
  • Colorado: Aidan Gould, age 12, Rainbow Salad with Black Beans, Homegrown Mint, and Lemon
  • Connecticut: Betsy DaSilva, age 10, Heavenly Lunch
  • Delaware: Jourdanne Latney, age 12, Stuffed Tomatoes
  • District of Columbia: Ilianna Gonzales-Evans, age 11, Mexican Delight
  • Florida: Deborah Goncalves, age 12, "Triple F:" Fake Fast Food
  • Georgia: Haley Matthews, age 12, Stuffed Zucchini Boat
  • Hawaii: Stefani Shimomura-Sakamoto, age 11, Scrumptious Salmon Salad Lunch
  • Idaho: Elena Guylay, age 11, Fiesta Casserole
  • Illinois: Jonah Schaik, age 12, Jonah's Pesto Pasta
  • Indiana: Alexander Aylward, age 8, Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Chicken
  • Iowa: Ajani Patton-Imani, age 8, Yummy Corn Wraps
  • Kansas: Rori Coyne, age 12, Yummy Cabbage Sloppy Joes
  • Kentucky: Myka Smith-Jackson, age 8, Myka's Perfect Curry Chicken Wraps
  • Louisiana: Michael Prados, age 12, Fish Tacos
  • Maine: Annalee Carroll, age 12, Dumplings and Veggie Sushi
  • Maryland: Samuel Hightower, age 10, Sizzling Tofu with Green Onions and Sugar Snap Peas
  • Massachusetts: Rachel Goldsmith-Levitt, age 11, Tapenade and Goat Cheese Sandwich
  • Michigan: Avery McNew, age 8, Apple Oat Balls!
  • Minnesota: Riley Sorensen, age 12, Stuffed Red Peppers and Banana Oat Stacks
  • Mississippi: Linda Martinez, age 12, Mississippi Tacos
  • Missouri: Kyle Moore, age 12, Chicken Spinach Pasta
  • Montana: Kayla Wayman, age 9, Kayla's Garden Chicken Pizza
  • Nebraska: Aaron Beckman, age 8, Apple Alien
  • Nevada: Alexea Wagner, age 9, Vegan Sloppy Joes and Kale Salad
  • New Hampshire: Ella Barrett, age 8, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito with Pineapple Salsa
  • New Jersey: Tarteel Idais, age 9, The Golden Plate
  • New Mexico: Emma Kenney, age 9, Baked Chicken Wrap with Nectarine Avocado Salsa
  • New York: Samuel Wohabe, age 9, Fish Fueled Pepper Rocket with Kale Chips and Quinoa
  • North Carolina: Sydney Brown, age 11, Sydney's Homerun Meatloaf Burger
  • North Dakota: Logan Rosene, age 8, Logan's Favorite Turkey Vegetable Soup
  • Northern Mariana Islands: Esther Huh, age 11, Pitaya Healthy Salad
  • Ohio: Logan Kendall, age 11, Shredded Veggie Wrap
  • Oklahoma: Harrison Booker, age 9, Power Pesto Pasta
  • Oregon: Robert Robinson, age 9, Veggie Pizza
  • Pennsylvania: Evan Clark, age 9, Falafel Wrap with Apple, Carrot, and Cranberry Slaw
  • Puerto Rico: Ariana Lugo, age 9, Sushi for Kids
  • Rhode Island: Caroline Cowart, age 12, Broccoli and Cheese Egg White Omelet
  • South Carolina: Lauren Kuperman, age 12, Fun with Lunch
  • South Dakota: Eva Farley, age 8, Miss Kitty's Egg Salad Sensation
  • Tennessee: Logan Guleff, age 9, Tuna Schooners
  • Texas: Michael Lakind, age 9, Bunny Bisque and Secret Service Super Salad
  • Utah: Lahav Ardi, age 9, Lahav's Lentil Veggie Soup
  • Vermont: Laura Printon, age 9, Backyard Garden Salsa Tortillas
  • Virgin Islands: Gabriel Reed, age 11, Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Virginia: Madeleine Steppel, age 9, Fish Chowder with Fruity Salad
  • Washington: Arla Sutton, age 9, Salad Noodle Wraps
  • West Virginia: Alexis Nelson, age 10, Golden Moroccan Butternut Stew
  • Wisconsin: Finwe Wiedenhoeft, age 9, Barbecue Cheddar Chickpea Burgers
  • Wyoming: Grace Ratchford, age 12, Macaroni Casserole

With Thanks

Important Dates

Entry Period
May 21–June 17

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Winners Notified
July 16

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White House Kids' "State Dinner"
August 20