State Treasurer John Perdue congratulates the 15 regional winners and thanks the more than 1,000 entries in the first-ever SMART529 "When I Grow Up..." essay contest conducted this fall. To the left of Treasurer Perdue is Jeff Coghan of The Hartford, the company that distributes SMART529 plans in West Virginia.

State Treasurer John Perdue congratulates the 15 regional winners and thanks the more than 1,000 entries in the first-ever SMART529 "When I Grow Up..." essay contest conducted this fall. To the left of Treasurer Perdue is Jeff Coghan of The Hartford, the company that distributes SMART529 plans in West Virginia.