Thirteen-year-old Ariel Hessler of Ridgway receives her first-place award and $200 for her entry in the Spirit of the River Youth Art & Poetry contest held by the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. UWP Board President Dennis Murphy and Vice President Amanda Clements are pictured here, presenting her award during the nonprofit's 10th anniversary celebration at the Ouray Community Center on Nov. 16.