Winners of the 2025 Society for Hawaiian Archaeology (SHA) Keiki Poster Design Contest
We are thrilled to announce the winners of SHA’s 5th Annual Keiki Poster Design Contest, in Division 1 (Grade K-5) and Division 2 (Grade 6-12). Congratulations to these talented young artists!
We received over 110 entries this year. Mahalo to all the keiki who entered this contest and to the parents, guardians, educators, staff, and community members who encouraged them. A big mahalo to our sponsors!
2025 Division 1, Grade K-5 Winner
1st Place: Adam Isom, Grade 5, Pāpaʻikou, Hawai‘i Island
2025 Division 2, Grade 6-12 Winner
1st Place: Wendy Cruz, Grade 12, Pāhala, Hawai‘i Island
2025 Division 1, Grade K-5 Runners-Up
2nd Place: Tatiana Tabac, Grade 5, Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i Island
3rd Place (Tie): Nova Natividad, Kindergarten, Waiehu, Maui
3rd Place (Tie): Keliko Baisa, Kindergarten, Wailuku, Maui
3rd Place (Tie): Anya Winchester-Stanley, Grade 5, Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i Island
Honorable Mention: Elliana O, Grade 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
Honorable Mention: Ayvah Jazmin Tavake, Grade 4, ‘Aiea, O‘ahu
Honorable Mention: Asia Hauanio, Grade 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
Honorable Mention: Kanani Iopa, Grade 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
Honorable Mention: Jordyn M, Grade 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
Honorable Mention: Grey Souza-Marote, Kindergarten, Wailuku, Maui
Honorable Mention: Sage Cannon, Kindergarten, Hakalau, Hawai‘i Island
Honorable Mention: Elekona Pascual, Grade 4, Waimalu, O‘ahu
2025 Division 2, Grade 6-12 Runners-Up
2nd Place: Yireh Kim, Grade 11m Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island
3rd Place: Ellen Pimentel, Grade 9, Nā‘ālehu, Hawai‘i Island
4th Place: Andres Kahumoku Alcain III, Grade 10, Napo’opo’o, Hawai’i Island
5th Place: Carla Repuya, Grade 7, Honolulu, O‘ahu
Honorable Mention: Kale‘a Aikala, Grade 6, Wailuku, Maui
Honorable Mention: Emily Soria, Grade 7, Honolulu, O’ahu
Honorable Mention: Kemakani Roros, Grade 6, Kula, Maui
Honorable Mention: Alison, Grade 7, Portsmouth, VA
Honorable Mention: Kaiheokekoa Hewahewa, Grade 6, Haiku, Maui
