Rep. Tokuda Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition

Rep. Tokuda Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda Skip to content Close Home About Biography Our District Votes And Legislation Committees & Caucuses Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus Bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus Services Help With A Federal Agency Tours And Tickets Internships Flags Art Competition Commendations and Greetings Military Service Academy Nominations Funding Requests Grant Applications Events Know Your Rights Disaster Assistance Programs for Flooding Victims Community Resources and Flood Response Guidance Media Op-Eds Press Releases In The News Videos Contact Email Me Scheduling Request Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Website Problem Close SEARCH Congresswoman Jill Tokuda About Biography Our District Votes And Legislation Committees & Caucuses Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus Bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus Services Help With A Federal Agency Tours And Tickets Internships Flags Art Competition Commendations and Greetings Military Service Academy Nominations Funding Requests Grant Applications Events Know Your Rights Disaster Assistance Programs for Flooding Victims Community Resources and Flood Response Guidance Media Op-Eds Press Releases In The News Videos Contact Email Me Scheduling Request Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Website Problem Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo Home Media Press Releases May 04, 2025 Rep. Tokuda Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition Kāneʻohe, HI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District Winner of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Artistic Discovery Contest in a ceremony held at Windward Community College. Artwork was submitted from multiple islands. Professors from UH West Oʻahu and Windward Community College assisted in judging and selecting the finalists. A pencil on paper drawing titled “Self-Portrait” was selected as the winner. The artist is Emily-Ann Oshiro, a senior at James B. Castle High School. Emily-Ann’s art will be displayed in the Cannon tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year so Members of Congress and other visitors can see her winning entry. She is also invited to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. where she and the winners from other congressional districts will be honored. “Once again, we received impressive pieces of outstanding artwork from across our islands. Their use of various mediums and the depth and meaning behind their creations highlight the talent and creativity of our students. I will be proud to see Emily-Ann's creative and bold self-portrait as I walk to the Capitol each day,” said Rep. Tokuda . “Mahalo to all the teachers and families who have guided and supported these talented students, and congratulations and best wishes to all our finalists.” Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors this high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase the artistic talent of youths across the nation. Here are the 2025 winners from Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District: 1st place Emily-Ann Oshiro James B. Castle High School, 12th grade “Self-Portrait” (pencil on paper) 2nd place Geneva Phillips Keaʻau High School, 12th grade “The Endemic ‘Alalā” (colored pencil) 3rd place Emily-Ann Oshiro James B. Castle High School, 12th grade “Alpinia Purpurata (Red Ginger)” (watercolor) Honorable Mention Sadie Stafford Maui Preparatory Academy, 11th grade “Sweet 15” (pencil on paper) Photos are available for viewing here . ### Print Email Share Tweet Previous Article Next Article About Services Media Contact Privacy Policy Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo