Senior Division (ages 14-17)

   

Black and white illustration of a pilot in vintage aviation gear standing beside a red biplane. A map of America in the background. Winner of the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest.

 

  Kiersten Hans, age 15
First Place, Senior
Wynot, Nebraska

A woman wearing vintage aviator gear with goggles on her helmet looks surprised, covers her mouth with a gloved hand.  Winner of the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest.

     
Graham Trompke, age 17
Second Place, Senior
Loomis, Nebraska

Two astronauts in orange space suits float through a vibrant sky, surrounded by clouds, aircraft, and the quote "Women hold up half the sky." Winner of the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest.

    
Harlow Sides, age 16
Third Place, Senior
Gering, Nebraska

 

 

Intermediate Division (ages 10-13)

  

Illustration featuring Katherine Johnson, a rocket ship, and the American flag, highlighting her contributions to Apollo 11. Winner of the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest.

 

Rory O'Donnell, age 13
First Place, Intermediate
Lincoln, Nebraska

Illustration of a vintage biplane parked on a grassy field, with a pilot in early aviation attire standing beside it. A sign in the background advertises a barnstorming show. The blue sky is clearn and there are tiny buildings in the distance. 2025 International Aviation Art Contest winner.

 

Holly Hepburn, age 10
Second Place, Intermediate
Lincoln, Nebraska

An illustration of Mae Jemison in a space suit, standing near a rocket launchpad with various spacecraft and structures present. Winner of the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest.

 

Elena Powers, age 12
Third Place, Intermediate
Plattsmouth, Nebraska

 

 

Junior Division (ages 6-9)

   

A colorful drawing of two historic aviators, Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman, surrounded by planes and the text "Women with Wings." 2025 International Aviation Art Contest winner.

 

Avery Powers, age 9
First Place, Junior
Plattsmouth, Nebraska

A painting of a person in a black suit flying in the sky. 2025 International Aviation Art Contest Honorable Mention.

 

June Powers, age 6
Second Place, Junior
Plattsmouth, Nebraska

A painting of a person in a black suit flying in the sky. 2025 International Aviation Art Contest Honorable Mention.

 

Grace Schmidt, age 7
Third Place, Junior
Cairo, Nebraska