2001 International Aviation Art Contest Winners

Alex Lai (12 years)
II: 1st in National
2nd in International

The Federation Aeronautique Internationale, based in Paris, France, has sponsored the International Aviation Art Contest in cooperation with the National Association of State Aviation Officials and its 50 member states, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Aeronautic Association. In 2001, the FAA Western-Pacific Region coordinated the state segment of the contest, in cooperation with Caltrans Division of Aeronautics, numerous airports, schools, teachers, aviation organizations, county offices of education, and artists. John Wayne Airport in Orange County had a prominent role, with many of the winners originating from that Airport's contest. Student winners represented many of California's regions, including Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Siskiyou County.

The purpose of the competition is to stimulate students' interest in aviation, consider aviation careers, and increase public awareness of the benefits of aviation and aerospace. The contest's theme in 2001 was "My Dream to Fly". The students' artworks are in three groups: Category I (ages 6-9), Category II (ages 10-13), and Category III (ages 14-17). California's nine first, second, and third place winning artworks were submitted for the national segment of the contest, which resulted in a combined national/international winner: Alex Lai (Category II), First Place, National, and Second Place, International.

Congratulations to all the participants! We wish you success in your future endeavors!

"My Dream to Fly"
Categories:
I: Ages 6-9 years
II: Ages 10-13 years
III: Ages 14-17 years

Benjamin Zhou (8 years) I: 2nd Place	Amy Lin (9 years) I: 1st Place
Sarah Hamilton (15 years) III: 2nd Place	Caitlin Mai (13 years) II: 2nd Place
Katheryn Webb (8 years) I: Honorable Mention	Christopher Kawagiwa (17 years) III: 1st Place
Audrey Chang (16 years) III: Honorable Mention	Kiara Jenkins (16 years) III: 3rd Place
Angel Lee (10 years) II: Honorable Mention	Aaron Yamagata (10 years) II: 3rd Place
Joanna Way (11 years) II: Honorable Mention	Margaret Chiu (9 years) I: 3rd Place
Gwynessa Balvanz (14 years) III: Honorable Mention	Randy Emens (6 years) I: Honorable Mention
Annie Chang (12 years) II: Honorable Mention	Ashley Geo (7 years) I: Honorable Mention
Marshall Chi (7 years) I: Honorable Mention	Christine Chiang (12 years) II: Honorable Mention
Tayler Cusick (15 years) III: Honorable Mention	Erick Estrada (13 Years) II: Honorable Mention
Jerry Hsu (13 years) II: Honorable Mention	Kathy Kuo (7 years) I: Honorable Mention
Kristen Kho (17 years) III: Honorable Mention	James Kamo (12 years) II: Honorable Mention
Alan Lin (12 years) II: Honorable Mention	Miko Loogman (7 years) I: Honorable Mention
Susan Chun (12 years) II: Honorable Mention	Rebecca Webb (11 years) II: Honorable Mention
Morgan Robertson (12 years) II: Honorable Mention	Lisa Magorien (17 years) III: Honorable Mention
	Francisco Ramirez (17 years) III: Honorable Mention
	Jacob Taylor (10 years) II: Honorable Mention

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