2025 SSFA Art Contest Results — "The Happiest Moment"
96 submissions, 53 from Maryland. Trophies and cash prizes were awarded; Bayside Cantina sponsored an additional $50 gift-card Special Prize.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 SSFA "The Happiest Moment" Art Contest! This year, we received 96 submissions from students, including 53 from Maryland and the rest from other states.
Please note that certificates were not distributed this year — only trophies and cash prizes. We are grateful to Bayside Cantina for sponsoring an additional Special Prize ($50 gift card) on the day of judging.
An in-person ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Bayside Cantina · 2809 Boston St · Baltimore, MD 21224.
Doors opened at 3:30 PM; winners announced at 4:00 PM. Artwork and prizes picked up 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. No shipping — unclaimed items forfeited.
Edna Sohn (4th Grade) — "The Happiest Drawing Moment"
The moment I start drawing is when I feel happiest. Through my art, I get to meet the imaginary animals that live in my mind. When I paint flowers, it feels like flowers bloom in my heart, too. I can express everything I imagine through my drawings!
- K–2nd Grade: 1st – Deborah Rim · 2nd – Hannah Lee · 3rd – Joy Kim
- 3rd–5th Grade: 1st – Kaitlyn Kreider · 2nd – Daniel G. Bowers · 3rd – Jackson Shin
- 6th–8th Grade: 1st – Subeen Byeon · 2nd – Jungwon Kim · 3rd – Moses Kim
- 9th–12th Grade: 1st – Gayeon Kim · 2nd – Elisabeth Lee · 3rd – Luci Becker
- Korea Times – Irene Seong
- Bayside Cantina – Emily Ryu
- Bayside Cantina – Vivian Siwoo Kim
- Omni Financial – Aadhya Aithal
- M&T Bank – Esther Han
Brandon Lee · Isabel Ha · Eden Yoo · Annabelle Yun · Tia Yehee Kim · Aiden Lee · Joyce Lee · Kenneth Kim · Michelle Kim · Emma Burgoon
This year's contest featured many outstanding student artworks, full of creativity and expressive talent. It was a true challenge for the judges to select the winners.
We were especially moved by the uninhibited and unique work from younger students, which brought to life the theme of "The Happiest Moment" in magical and heartfelt ways.
The Grand Prize was awarded to Edna Sohn for her ability to convey joy through expressive animals, lively gestures, and vibrant colors that uplifted viewers' hearts.
We hope this contest serves as an encouraging step forward for the future artists of our generation.
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