Atkins Kroll Guam and Saipan to host the 20th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Atkins Kroll, Inc. hosted the 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest on Saturday March 28, 2026. Pictured are the art contest winners and AK’s Leadership team from left, Ernie Galito, Business Development Director; Alex Jones, Commercial Director; and Trina Cruz, Marketing and Brand Engagement Director.

Atkins Kroll Guam and Saipan, in partnership with Toyota, are proud to announce the 20th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, inviting children across Guam and Saipan to imagine the future of mobility through the power of art. 

Rooted in Toyota’s global mission to “Produce Happiness for All,” the annual contest encourages young people to dream big and express their ideas for a better future by designing and illustrating their very own dream cars. Through creativity and imagination, participants are challenged to envision how mobility can improve lives, solve problems, and create a more sustainable world. 

For two decades, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest has inspired millions of children worldwide to think creatively about the future. Now, young artists from Guam and Saipan once again have the opportunity to showcase their talents on both a local and international stage. 

The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest consists of two levels—National Contest and World Contest. The National Contest will be held in Guam and Saipan from November 2026 through March 2027. Entries will be judged locally, with top-winning artwork advancing to the next stage of competition. National winners will represent Guam and Saipan in the World Contest, where outstanding entries from around the globe are evaluated in Japan. 

Eligibility 

The contest is open to children 15 years old and under residing in Guam and Saipan in the following age categories: 

• Category 1: 7 years old and under 
• Category 2: 8 to 11 years old 
• Category 3: 12 to 15 years old 

Growing participation across the Marianas 

The 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest saw strong participation from young artists throughout the region, with 334 students submitting entries, including 205 participants from Guam and 129 participants from Saipan. Contestants ranged in age from five to fifteen years old, demonstrating the remarkable creativity and imagination of the islands’ youth. 

 Saipan’s 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest winners 

7 And under – 1st place Coden Sablan, 2nd place Ekaterina Mia Inos, 3rd place Jane Choi. 

8–11 years old – 1st place Haryn Clover Cha, 2nd place Seoyeon Kwon, 3rd place Dohyeon You. 

12–15 years old – 1st place Ian Alexander Chae, 2nd place Jiachen Zhuang, 3rd place Melinda Han. 

Guam’s 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest winners

 7 And under – 1st place Siho Lee, 2nd place Grayson Yan, 3rd place Anna C.T. Brikul. 

8–11 years old – 1st place Aileen, Yujung Kim, 2nd place Mia Ancheta, 3rd place Crystal Umayam.    

2–15 years old – 1st place Amanda Salomon, 2nd place Ian Kwon, 3rd place Offeia Wang Yordy. 

People’s Choice Award returns

Returning for its third year, the People’s Choice Award continues to be a highlight of the competition for students, families, and schools. In the previous year’s contest, Collin Griffin of Santa Barbara Catholic School in Guam, received 101 votes, and Jihyo “Elena” Park of Grace Christian Academy in Saipan, received 103 votes and named the People’s Choice. Once again, the community members will have a chance to vote for their favorite artwork, decide this year’s People’s Choice title. The winner’s school will also receive a monetary donation from Atkins Kroll in support of educational and student-focused initiatives. 

Local talent recognized on the global stage 

The contest has also become a platform for local students to gain international recognition. In the previous competition, Mei Li of Saipan earned the prestigious Best Finalist Award in the 12-15 age category at the World Contest for her artwork, “Unbreakable Silicone Car.” Her achievement was especially notable considering the artwork was selected from among more than 665,000 entries submitted worldwide, highlighting the exceptional talent emerging from the Marianas. 

Inspiring Tomorrow’s innovators 

The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest empowers children to explore ideas around innovation, sustainability, and problem-solving while expressing their creativity. By encouraging young people to imagine the future, Toyota and Atkins Kroll Inc. hope to inspire the next generation of thinkers, inventors, and leaders. 

For contest details, entry forms, and updates, please visit Atkins Kroll Guam at akguam.com/dreamcar/ or Saipan at aksaipan.com/dreamcar/. 

Collin Griffin was the 2026 People’s Choice winner from Santa Barbara Catholic School.