Contest Winner 2005
This miniature kite challenge is held during the American Kitefliers Association (AKA) national convention. Kites are flown by the artist or proxy and all kites are returned to the artists. Small trophies and bragging rights are awarded.
Challenge Winners 2006
2006 Miniature Kite Challenge in Des Moines, Iowa. Photos of many of the kites can be found at www.fotki.com/JMartJr in the convention album. Here are the winners in each category:
Originality 1st Donna Houchins, Tall Ship
2nd Jim Martin, Power Puff Girls
3rd Susan Skinner, Flower KiteFlight 1st Jim Martin, Gir
2nd Susan Skinner, Butterfly Shield
3rd Joann Weber, Cirque de Paris
Beauty 1st Donna Houchins, Horse
2nd Joann Weber
3rd Jim Martin, Power Puff Girls
Size 1st Jim Martin, White Eddy
2nd Donna Houchins,
3rd Susan Skinner, Butterfly Shield
Challenge Winners 2005 have not been received.
Challenge Winners 2004
Challenge Winners 2003
Challenge Winners 2002
Challenge Winners 2001
This miniature kite contest is run by the Drachen Foundation of Seattle. Contestants can bring their kites or mail them to the Drachen Foundation. All kites become property of the Drachen Foundation. Prizes were awarded. This contest has not been run since 2004.
Contest Winners 2004
Contest Winners 2001
Contest Winners 2000
If you'd like to run your own contest, here are suggested rules If you're attending a contest, check with the judges for the rules of your particular contest. They may be different.