Amata Congratulates 2026 Malofie Congressional Art Competition Winners

April 14, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for 2026, expressing appreciation to all the participating students, their teachers, the expert judges, the sponsors that make this opportunity possible for our students, and the American Samoa Council of Arts, Culture & Humanities. Image First Place Winner See more pictures here This year’s first-place winner is Eve Filomena Snow, Tafuna High School for “The Beauty from One Generation to the Next.” Her first-place art will be displayed for a year at the U.S. Capitol! She has also won a special trip to Washington, D.C. to join all the other winners from the other congressional districts. Congratulations also to Joshua Utuone, Fagaitua High School , who earned second place with his two-part artwork “The Deed of Cession,” and third place Christina Hudson, Tafuna High School with “Taema and Tilafaiga.” Rounding out the top five are fourth place, Amosa Feagaiga, Leone High School , and fifth place Kayla Letufuga, Leone High School . “What a wonderful job by these winning students, and by the entire group of 26 participants. I love their beautiful artwork and their enthusiasm, and I’m so pleased with them all,” said Congresswoman Amata. “It was a special delight to be here in person for this competition. This event is a favorite of mine, and it is only possible especially though our local generous sponsors, as well as our artist judges, the art teachers and all American Samoa’s educators.” “I will enjoy seeing Eve Filomena Snow’s beautiful first-place art displayed in the U.S. Capitol soon,” Amata continued. “I want to say a special thank you also to American Samoa Council of Arts, Culture & Humanities for welcoming us and helping make this a meaningful celebration of art and creativity.” Each year, Congresswoman Amata and her local office work in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education to select the top standouts, and under congressional rules, then determine just one to represent American Samoa in Washington. Any of American Samoa’s public and private high schools are invited to send entries for the competition. Each participant receives a plaque from Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, and various prizes from sponsors. Congresswoman Amata extends her warmest fa’afetai to the many businesses and individuals who donated and helped make this year’s Congressional Art Competition special for the students. Malofie Congressional Arts Competition 2026 ______________________________________________________ Special Acknowledgement: Honorable Governor Pula'ali'i Nikolao Pula & Lt Governor Pulu Ae Ae Jr Honorable Congresswoman Uifa'atali Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen Pastor Suipi Taala American Samoa Department of Education American Samoa Office of Instruction & Curriculum - Art Department American Samoa Council of Arts, Culture & Humanities Executive Director Ammon Fepuleai Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata's DC & District Offices Judges: Executive Director Marion Mageo Ms. Pua Tofaeono Ms. Keniseli Fanolua Winners: 1 st Place Winner: Ms. Eve Filomena Snow Tafuna HIgh School 2nd Place Winner: Mr. Joshua Utuone Fagaitua High School 3 rd Place Winner: Ms. Christina Hudson Tafuna High School 4 th Place Winner: Mr. Amosa Feagaiga Leone High School 5 th Place Winner:  Ms. Kayla Letufuga Leone High School Participants: Samoana High School Art Teacher: Mr. Barry Patane Students: Tatupu Leutele Meilyn Leleai Tracy Moeoge Maluai Vitale Chau M Dang Asherayne Romero Layla Leota Isabella Tavai Tele'a James Tua Tafuna High School Art Teacher: Mr. Raymond Keleti Students: Carilyn Anesi Charity Talisa Christina Hudson Siliana Savini Eve Filomena Snow Leone High School Art Teacher: Mr. Tony Esau Students: Amosa Feagaiga Saveliana Faaulusau Leone Vavao Kayla Letufuga Janenoreen Poliko Anovale Savea Ilo Faumui Fatauao Feleti Fagaitua High School: Art Teacher: Mr. Tyrell Vaimili Students: Joshua Utuone Gabriella Paleso'o Soniah Sootaga Soterosa Tautua Sponsors/Special Recognition: Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow BlueSky Communications CEO Mr. Tangavel Barlen Lutchmoodoo ASTCA CEO Mrs. Folasaitu Sorepa Fata Thomas StarKist Samoa CEO Edward Min Manu'a Inc Mr. Ricardo da Rosa Island Business Center ### Issues : Education