Student: NH
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Judges Comments:
We love how all the people are connected together and to the trees too.

Student: LN
Kamehameha Schools
Judges Comments:
It just looks like the happiest place to be… amongst the trees.

Student: EM
Island Pacific Academy
Judges Comments:
Simple, yet the message is clear that animals need trees as do we.

Student: KA
Kailihi Christian School
Judges Comments:
I loved the use of color in this piece and how the artist included other plants and animals in their art.

Student: AK
Hongwanji Mission School
Judges Comments:
What a wonderful diagram of how trees take in CO2 and water to make food and release oxygen!!

Student: IC
Punahou School
Judges Comments:
Everything is intertwined like an ecosystem. It’s lovely!

Student: PC
Kamehameha Schools
Judges Comments:
What a beautiful illustration showing the interaction between bees and the flowers of trees!

Student: SY
Jefferson Elementary School
Judges Comments:
We love how this is like a galaxy, universe and trees are at the center or the core.

Student: QW
Punahou School
Judges Comments:
What a creative and beautiful tree form illustrating a love of trees!

Student: AC
Mokapu Elementary School
Judges Comments:
Your art reminds us how important hala trees are.

Student: HG
Pearl City Highlands ES
Judges Comments:
We love how this makes us feel like we're on a picnic surrounded by the shade of trees.

Student: KG
Punahou School
Judges Comments:
We love the point of view, like we're looking up at the tree and it feels so good.

Student: SW
Hanahau’Oli School
Judges Comments:
There is a sense of depth to this painting, and the image matches the benefits of trees.

Student: EL
Manoa Elementary School
Judges Comments:
The message is loud and clear and beautiful as well.

Student: KM
Art Tent Studio
Judges Comments:
I really like the detail in your artwork. Awesome job!

Student: NA
Hokulani Elementary School
Judges Comments:
We love all the trees and how this shows the importance of trees.

Student: SB
Kailua Elementary School
Judges Comments:
I really like the combination of colors you used.

Student: JC
Honowai Elementary School
Judges Comments:
Beautiful! This is one of my favorite entries.

Student: MR
Mokapu Elementary School
Judges Comments:
I really liked the beautiful words at the bottom. I also liked the small details of the ohia. The ohia tree in its volcanic backdrop shows how resilient it is.

Student: WS
Punahou School
Judges Comments:
I really like the patterns of the ulu leaves.

Student: GR
Kanoelani Elementary School
Judges Comments:
The bold and bright colors, the simple and clear message, and the intricate design within the heart is very well done!

Student: RT
Kaaawa Elementary School
Judges Comments:
This just makes us want to get a blanket and sit under the shade of this tree.

Student: EE
SEEQS
Judges Comments:
It literally reminds me of the phrase "cooking up a storm" and with ulu? Amazing!

Student: EM
Kalakaua Middle School
Judges Comments:
There's a connection between earth, trees, people, animals, and everything in between in this artwork.

Student: BG
Ewa Makai Middle School
Judges Comments:
Very cool to see the personification of our kumulāʻau! Almost like an aumakua