TAMUNING, Guam (Special Advertising Feature) — 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.
The contest will receive submissions from the next generation of creative visionaries in Guam and CNMI. “Draw Your Dream, Drive the Future,” the theme of this year’s contest encourages students to think boldly and dream big.
As AK Guam and AK Saipan wrap up the national contest, the dealership will award the winners from each of the three age categories with water park passes. The winning artwork entries will advance to Toyota’s World Contest competition in March 2026, followed by the announcement of the 19th World Contest winners later in July.
“I am simply amazed by all the creative talent we have here in the Marianas. Their artistic capabilities and the way they described their dream car with pure imagination and wonder is so special,” said Clark Boswell, AK vice president & general manager.
“I am confident that these young, talented minds will continue to be problem solvers, creative thinkers and most of all, an inspiration to their peers beyond the classroom as successful leaders of tomorrow,” added Boswell.
Now in its 19th year, Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest continues its mission to “Produce Happiness for All,” and is committed to creating a society where people can dream of a brighter future and believe in the power of creativity as the driving force.
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.
19th (2026) Toyota Dream Car Art Contest winners for Saipan by age categories:
7 and under
• 1st: Coden Sablan
• 2nd: Ekaterina Mia Inos
• 3rd: Jane Choi
8–11 years old
• 1st: Haryn Clover Cha
• 2nd: Seoyeon Kwon
• 3rd: Dohyeon You
12–15 years old
• 1st: Ian Alexander Chae
• 2nd: Jiachen Zhuang
• 3rd: Melinda Han
19th (2026) Toyota Dream Car Art Contest winners for Guam by age categories:
7 and under
• 1st: Siho Lee
• 2nd: Grayson Yan
• 3rd: Anna C.T. Brikul
8–11 years old
• 1st: Aileen Yujung Kim
• 2nd: Mia Ancheta
• 3rd: Crystal Umayan
12–15 years old
• 1st: Amanda Salomon
• 2nd: Ian Kwon
• 3rd: Offeia Wang Yordy
Guam and Saipan’s youth got creative and let their imagination soar. Among the winning artwork in the seven and under category was inspired by this student’s dreams of becoming a police officer, a pilot, and an astronaut. The artwork titled “Skyota — a flying car beyond the road,” is described as a car that would race between the stars and nations instead of lanes.
“A time journey through cherished memories and DNA,” was described as a car that connects to a person’s brain and heart, reading memories from DNA to travel through time and relive cherished memories.
The “Eco-Guardian,” was described as a monster truck with a robotic snake wrapped around it to protect nature using clean energy, special tires, and a force field to protect people, animals and the planet showing how nature and technology can work together for a better future.
The “Omni Voyager” was described as an advanced trans-dimensional vehicle engineered to navigate time, space, deep oceans, and outer space, integrative adaptive intelligence and environmental synchronization to enable seamless balanced travel across all realms.
Saipan’s Mei Li awarded Best Finalist in 2025
In the 18th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, Saipan’s youth Mei Li’s artwork titled “Unbreakable Silicone Car,” made history advancing through the national contest to the world contest, and secured the “Best Finalist” award in the 12 to 15 age category. Li’s entry was amongst a total of 665,326 entries received globally in last year’s contest and can be viewed here.
People’s Choice Award
The People’s Choice category returns for the second year. Atkins Kroll Guam and Saipan are inviting the community to visit the showroom from now until March 23, 2026, during operating hours to vote for their favorite entry.
One youth from Guam, and one youth from Saipan will be dubbed the People’s Choice Award Winner, and their school will receive a monetary donation from Atkins Kroll Guam and Saipan.
2025 People’s Choice Winner
Crystal Umayam, one of this year’s contest winners from the 8 to 11 years old category, was last year’s People’s Choice award winner. Her artwork titled “Africa Animal Rescue Car,” received the top votes and her school, Santa Barbara Catholic School received $1,914, which is symbolic to the year AK Guam was incorporated.
Visit AK Guam and Saipan’s showroom
The artwork is now on display in both showrooms. The community is invited to visit AK Guam’s showroom, open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and AK Saipan’s showroom open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information visit akgua m.com /dream car
