2026 Aviation Art Contest Winners

The Idaho Division of Aeronautics is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Aviation Art Contest! The annual contest is an opportunity for Idaho students from ages 5-18 to exhibit their Artist’s View of Aviation. The theme was Around the World in a Plane.

1st Place Winners

A teen's drawing of Arches National Park and a small white plane. — 1st place in the 16-18 age group. Art by Mattie A.

A child's drawing of a white plane over a scenic landscape. — 1st place in the 10-12 age group. Art by Isabella M.

A child's drawing of a plane flying over the earth and pyramids. — 1st place in the 5-6 age group. Art by Zoe H.

A teen's drawing of the cockpit of an airplane. Each window shows a different scene from around the world. — 1st place in the 13-15 age group. Art by Jimmy C.

A child's drawing of a fighter jet over the earth. — 1st place in the 7-9 age group. Art by Barrett H.

2nd Place Winners

A teen's artwork of a plane flying around the earth with the moon and sun in the background. — 2nd place in the 13-15 age group. Art by Rayna H.

A child's artwork of a plane flying over a mountain. — 2nd place in the 7-9 age group. Art by Jacob Z.

A child's artwork of a plane flying between England and Japan. — 2nd place in the 10-12 age group. Art by Athena M.

A child's drawing of the Great Wall of China. — 2nd place in the 5-6 age group. Art by Oliver M.

The first-place artist in each category will get an airplane ride, a copy of their artwork signed by Governor Brad Little, and a congratulatory letter. The second-place artist in each category will receive $25 in art supplies and a congratulatory letter.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the students who participated this year!

1st Place Winners

2nd Place Winners

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