MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The United Way’s Special Events committee hosts an essay contest each year for grades 9-12 for Maconaquah, North Miami and Peru High Schools. The topic of the 2018 United Way Essay contest was asset limited, income constrained, employed households are a vital part of our community and this population is growing. The United Way’s Special Event committee judged a total of 581 entries. Congratulations to this year’s overall winner chosen, Cate Wolfe from Peru High School. Cate received a $100 gift certificate from the Miami County Chamber of Commerce.