FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2006
Release No. M-134-06
WINNERS OF 21st ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Bal Patterson’s wreath “Ua Piha Ka Honua I Kona Nani” was named the overall best in show in the City and County of Honolulu’s 21st Annual Holiday Wreath Contest. Patterson will be the recipient of the coveted Mayor’s Holly Award.
Patterson’s award-winning wreath was selected from 70 entries submitted by island residents and groups on Oahu. It depicts a scene of i‘iwi birds in a forest of ohia lehua trees at Christmas. In addition to the best in show, the winning entries in the contest include:
Adult Wreath Category
1st Place - Marshall K. Fergerstrom
2nd Place - Jamie Barut
3rd Place - Kathy Tosh
Judges’ Choice - Paddie Eguires
Judges’ Choice - Larley Nishino
Youth Wreath Category
1st Place - The Early Education Center Class of Manukai Two
2nd Place - Ahvar Emperado
3rd Place - R.L. Stevenson Middle School Video Art Computer Tech Class
Judges’ Choice - Damien Santiago
Judges’ Choice - Iolani Lower School 1st – 6th Graders
Theme Category “Plantation Holiday”
1st Place - Andrew Tang
2nd Place - Seagull Schools at Kapolei Building 3
3rd Place - Davina Sanders
Judges’ Choice - Marian Bernal
Judges’ Choice - Angie Santiago
“The entries in the wreath contest are very decorative and truly exemplify the Christmas spirit,” said Mayor Mufi Hannemann. “A big mahalo to everyone who took the time to create a wreath and share it during Honolulu City Lights.”
The theme for this year’s contest is “Plantation Holiday,” in recognition of Hawaii’s plantation heritage. Judging of the wreaths was based on workmanship, creativity and use of materials. All entries will be on display in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale through January 1, 2007.
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Contact:
Tory Laitila, 523-4105
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