2026 Aviation Art Contest

The U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest, organized by the National Association of State Aviation Officials and the National Aeronautic Association, encourages youth aged 6 to 17 to illustrate the importance of aviation. This year’s theme, Fly to Save Lives, inspired entries from across the country highlighting the brave aviators who come to the rescue when disaster strikes. State-level winners advanced to the national competition, judged by representatives from organizations such as the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Foundation and the National Air & Space Museum. 

Category I — Ages 6–9  

First Place: Yuna Cho, Round Rock, Texas 
Second Place: Alecsis Rae-Wu, Southlake, Texas 
Third Place: Allison Jung, Austin, Texas 
Honorable Mention: Jace Kim Lee, Cedar Park, Texas 
 
Category II — Ages 10–13 

First Place: Kimberly Huh, Austin, Texas 
Second Place: Rahee Park, Austin, Texas 
Third Place: Jane Han, Carrollton, Texas 
Honorable Mention: Minsol Kim, Austin, Texas 
Honorable Mention: Tommy Li, North Dallas, Texas 
Honorable Mention: Yolanda Xiong, Flower Mound, Texas 
 

Category III — Ages 14–17 

First Place: Ayana Joyce Williams, Sugar Land, Texas 
Second Place: Elliette Chang, Missouri City, Texas 
Third Place: Genesis Martinez, Missouri City, Texas 
Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Licht, Sugar Land, Texas