Catherine Park of Cary Christian School in Cary created this first-place winning entry in the 2025 Senior Division.
The N.C. Department of Transportation's Division of Aviation hosts the North Carolina Aviation Art Contest each year to inspire and engage young people in aviation.
Entries for the 2025 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest are no longer being accepted.
The contest offers children ages 6-17 who live or attend school in North Carolina the chance to explore different aspects of aviation. Winners from the North Carolina competition progress to the national competition, hosted by the National Association of State Aviation Officials. Winners of the national competition are submitted to the international competition.
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North Carolina Airports Association sponsors the art contest each year.
2025 Aviation Art Contest Theme: ‘Women with Wings’
The contest theme for 2025 Aviation Art Contest was “Women with Wings”.
Since the earliest days of aviation, young people have been inspired by those whose
adventurous spirits have soared into the skies above us.
Stories of remarkable bravery and world firsts in the air and in space have long captured the imaginations of children across the planet. The glory of record-breaking long-distance flights, magnificent skydiving formations, perfect precision landings and gold medal wins will long continue to enthuse youngsters to take to the skies themselves and experience the challenges and the camaraderie of air sports.
Particularly inspiring for young girls are the tales of women who have defied society’s expectations to take to the air and prove that the sky is a place for everyone.
Using pencils, crayons, pens or paint, artists can be inspired by “Women with Wings” to show how women from all walks of life find liberty and inspire others through their love for flight.
Contest Rules