We are excited to announce the top 10 finalists for PEC’s 2026 Youth Tour Contest! These outstanding students earned their spot through their impressive performance on the Youth Tour test and will move on to the interview portion of the competition.
Top 10 Finalists:
Bradley Abney - Stratford
Maggie Cooper - Byng
Mason Dansby - Roff
Grace Hajny - Tishomingo
Emma Mayo - Byng
Emily McBrien - Davis
Kinley Sellers - Byng
Callum Simmons - Vanoss
Ava Thetford - Ada Prep Academy
Kambree Winters - Ada
The interview portion of the contest will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at PEC’s headquarters. From these finalists, three delegates will be selected to represent PEC on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. There, they will join students from across the country to experience our nation’s capital, meet elected officials, and learn more about the cooperative business model.
We are proud of all 101 students who participated in this year’s program and extend our sincere thanks to the schools and educators who helped support this life-changing opportunity.
Best of luck to our finalists as they prepare for their interviews!