The , part of the Cooperative Extension Service housed in the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补 (CTAHR), has named the winners of the . Contestants, ages 12–18, created videos demonstrating a healthy recipe along with a photo of their completed dish featuring a locally-sourced ingredient. Both 4-H members and non-members were eligible.
High school winners:
- Emma Ching (Oʻahu) for her Citrus Asian Mahi Medley
- Luke de la Pena (Kauaʻi) for his Green Papaya Salad
Middle school winner:
- Sophia Kato (Maui) for her Mango Salsa
Runners-up:
- Prince Baltero (尝ā苍补ʻ颈) for his Banana Blossoms Fishballs
- Liliana Dutcher (Oʻahu) for her Banana Macadamia Nut Crisp
- Ramsey Hillen (Maui) for his Hawaiian-Style Poke and Steamed Kalo
- Charlize Kenney (Kauaʻi) for her Kalua Pork Taro Hash Patties
The winners received cash prizes provided by The Ardis Tanaka Foods and Nutrition Project and a culinary knife set. Runners-up received a culinary knife set.
The contest was a collaboration between CTAHR’蝉 programs and was supported with resources from the . Participating in the contest helped the aspiring cooks learn food safety, kitchen skills, nutrition facts and presentation skills.
