The contest is open to ages 12 and younger. We will select a finalist to be printed daily on the front page of the newspaper, beginning Nov. 29. On Christmas Day, we’ll run all finalists and announce the prizewinners.
NOTE: The last day to enter the 2024 contest is Sunday, Dec. 1. No submissions will be accepted after that date.
IMPORTANT: All entries must be hand-drawn (no computer art) and scanned (at least 200 DPI resolution, JPG or PDF format). If you are unable to scan your art, take a high-quality, well-lit photo, shot straight-on and showing all edges of the piece (at least 1 MB file size in JPG format) and upload it to the online entry. No mailed-in or faxed entries accepted.
Use the online form below to submit an entry!
All entries must be hand-drawn (no computer art) and scanned (at least 200 DPI resolution, JPG or PDF format). If you are unable to scan your art, take a high-quality, well-lit photo, shot straight-on and showing all edges of the piece (at least 1 MB file size in JPG format) and upload it to the online entry. No mailed-in or faxed entries accepted.
Thank you for your submission!
Thank you for your participation in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser's ornament decorating contest! We greatly appreciate your creativity and enthusiasm in making this event a success. Your entry adds a special touch to our holiday festivities, and we're excited to see the artistic talents of our community.
We will select a finalist to be printed daily on the front page of the newspaper, beginning Nov. 29. On Christmas Day, we’ll run all finalists and announce the prizewinners. In the meantime, take pride in the joy you've brought to our contest and the community.
Thank you once again for being a part of this festive event. Your contribution has made a significant impact, and we wish you the best of luck in the competition.
Happy Holidays!
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Team