The competition was fierce, but the judges worked hard to select the winners of this year's Rice and Creole Cookery Contest. They are, front row, Aubrey Broussard of Maurice, Children's Division Tri-Color Ribbon winner and Jr. Chef; second row from left, Kane Webb, USA Rice Federation; Joshua Dietz of Lafayette, Teen Division Tri-Color Ribbon winner; Alex Welch of Oakdale, Intermediate Division Tri-Color Ribbon Winner; Greta Lindsey of Arkansas, Adult Division Tri-Color Ribbon winner; Beverly Klumpp, Chef de Riz; and Letha Vincent, Rice Cookery Chair.