
The Scott Johnson Open Government Essay Competition History
Past Recipients
2020 - Abigail Wilkes, Colbert, Wash - “Why Government Must Be Transparent”
2019 - Emory Hoelscher-Hul. Shorecrest High School
Emory Hoelscher-Hull and Marcy Caruso, civics teacher
2016 - Kaitlin Christensen
Photo: David Montesino, News-Tribune
2014 - Justina Chen
Brian Sonderen – Runner Up
Emily Halvorson – Runner Up
Justina Chen with WashCOG President Toby Nixon.
2013 - Daniel Manwell
Nicole Laliberte – Runner Up