Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his annual Mother's Day Essay Contest for students in grades two through five:

• 2nd Grade Grand Prize Award: Allison Kim, who attends PS 159 in Bayside.
• 3rd Grade Grand Prize Award: Marilena Korahais, who attends PS 209 in Whitestone.
• 4th Grade Grand Prize Award: Isabella Delvey, who attends PS 32 in Auburndale.
• 5th Grade Grand Prize Award: Isabella Andrea Cortes, who attends PS 107 in Auburndale.

“Congratulations to all of the winners. Nearly 200 students from schools throughout Queens participated in my office’s Mother's Day Essay Contest and I was extremely impressed with their creative and heartfelt entries,” said Assemblyman Braunstein.

All winners received a gift card and all participants received a New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit.