Young Artists Shine in 19th 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.
That’s a wrap on our 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest!
Students from Guam and Saipan put pen to paper, drawing their dream car filled with wishes for future mobility in Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest, one of the largest art contests in the world.
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, we officially recognized this year’s talented young artists from the Marianas with award certificates, Toyota merchandise, and water park passes — just in time for spring break.
We have hosted the annual contest for 11 years, and their creativity continues to inspire us year after year. We thank every student, family member, teacher, judge, and school who played a role in making this possible. Without your support, this year’s contest would not have been a success.
A total of 334 students ranging from 15 years old and younger participated in the art contest with 129 students representing Saipan and 205 from Guam, including the youngest participant, who was just five years old.
Congratulations to all our winners in Guam and Saipan.
Saipan’s winners by age categories:
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 winners by age categories:
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 Umayan.
2–15 years old – 1st place Amanda Salomon, 2nd place Ian Kwon, 3rd place Offeia Wang Yordy.
People’s Choice Award
Congratulations to our People’s Choice award winners — Collin Griffin representing from Santa Barbara Catholic School in Guam, and Jihyo “Elena” Park representing from Grace Christian Academy in Saipan. Both schools will receive a monetary donation to support their programs.
All winning entries advance to the Toyota World Contest, with global results to be announced in July. You can view their artwork at akguam.com/dreamcar/ and Saipan at aksaipan.com/dreamcar/.
Special thanks to our judges who were guided by a set of criteria and went through every single submission using their best judgement — Richard Ogumoro, AK Saipan Technician; Nestor Arreza AK Saipan Bodyshop Lead Estimator; Mark Rabago, Marianas Press Journalist; Andrea Laguana, AK Business Development Manager; Rosanna Dacanay of RiMS Guam, and Dorathina Herrero local Painter and Dollmaker.
Collin Griffin is the 2026 People’s Choice winner from Santa Barbara Catholic School.
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