We are pleased to announce the winners of the Symphony of the Hawaiian Birds Art Contest. The theme of the contest, “Mālama Hawaiian Forest Birds!” sought to encourage students to learn about the unique Hawaiian forest birds and discover what they could do to protect many of these endangered species.  We received over 130 excellent entries from students between 4th-12th grades.  Unfortunately, this meant that a large number of outstanding entries could not be awarded.  The contest was judged by local artists and animator Laura Margulies. 
 
This contest was conducted as part of the larger Symphony of the Hawaiian Birds project, which culminated with over five thousand students attending an orchestral performance by the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 31, Nov. 1, and Nov. 14, 2018. Many student works were on display at the concert on a slideshow before the concert as well during the final musical work, both of which can be seen on the following link: 
 
Congratulations to everyone who entered! 

Secondary (Grades 6-12)   ​

​1st: TiaBella Mercado (8th grade)                                                                   The Native
2nd: Kaimi-Laakea Ahsukealohasmith-Kamakeeaina (7th grade)           Pueo: Hawaiian Owl
3rd: Jaydif Farrar-Sevelo (7th grade)                                                             Mālama O‘ahu ‘Ō‘ō
Honorable Mention: Anela Howard                                                               Huli Ka Lima I Lal

TiaBella Mercado (8th grade) - The Native

Kaimi-Laakea Ahsukealohasmith-Kamakeeaina (7th) - Pueo: Hawaiian Owl

Jaydif Farrar-Sevelo (7th) - Malama Oahu ‘O‘o

Anela Howard (12th) - Huli Ka Lima I Lalo

 Elementary (Grades 4-5) 

1st: Georgie Lee (4th grade)                                                             ‘Akohekohe
2nd: Ashlyn Hirota (4th grade)                                                       ‘Elepaio
3rd: Gemma Foo (4th grade)                                                            ‘Anianiau
Honorable Mention: Kayli Moura                                                   I‘iwi​

Georgie Lee (4th) - Akohekohe

Ashlyn Hirota (4th) - ‘Elepaio

Gemma Foo (4th) - Anianiau

Kayli Moura - I‘iwi