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Enter our Keiki Kalikimaka Ornament Contest

Submission Deadline: Dec. 1, 2024
Hey, kids! It’s time to break out the art supplies and help us trim our pages with your holiday creations. Color, paint or sketch an ornament for the annual Star-Advertiser Keiki Kalikimaka contest, and you could win a prize of $150, $100 or $50 in cash.
The contest is open to ages 12 and younger. We will select a finalist to be printed daily on the front page of the newspaper, beginning Nov. 29. On Christmas Day, we’ll run all finalists and announce the prizewinners.
NOTE: The last day to enter the 2025 contest is Sunday, Dec. 1. No submissions will be accepted after that date.
IMPORTANT: All entries must be hand-drawn (no computer art) and scanned (at least 200 DPI resolution, JPG or PDF format). If you are unable to scan your art, take a high-quality, well-lit photo, shot straight-on and showing all edges of the piece (at least 1 MB file size in JPG format) and upload it to the online entry. No mailed-in or faxed entries accepted.

Ornament Contest Update: 2025 Keiki Kalikimaka Ornament Contest Concluded

Dear participants and talented young artists,

The moment you've all been eagerly waiting for has arrived! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Keiki Kalikimaka Ornament Contest. Your patience and creativity have made this contest a true celebration of talent and holiday spirit.

To find the list of contest winners and to view their marvelous creations, please visit our official website https://www.staradvertiser.com. There, you'll discover the names of the prizewinners and have the opportunity to admire their fantastic artwork.

For those who missed out this year or are eager to participate again, mark your calendars! We invite you to check back with us next November for the 2026 Keiki Kalikimaka Ornament Contest. We can't wait to see the creativity and holiday spirit that the young artists will bring to the next edition.

Thank you all for making this contest a memorable event, and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Until then, keep spreading joy and creativity in the spirit of the holiday season.

Warm regards,

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Team

Thank you for your submission!

Thank you for your participation in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser's ornament decorating contest! We greatly appreciate your creativity and enthusiasm in making this event a success. Your entry adds a special touch to our holiday festivities, and we're excited to see the artistic talents of our community.
We will select a finalist to be printed daily on the front page of the newspaper, beginning Nov. 29. On Christmas Day, we’ll run all finalists and announce the prizewinners. In the meantime, take pride in the joy you've brought to our contest and the community.
Thank you once again for being a part of this festive event. Your contribution has made a significant impact, and we wish you the best of luck in the competition.
Happy Holidays!
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Team
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