Fernandez will be the recipient of the Mayor's Holly Award and a $200 cash prize.

Fernandez's award-winning wreath was selected from 83 entries submitted by island residents and groups. The wreath is covered with 5,000 pieces of individually cut and folded ribbon designed to represent a Hawaiian feather cloak. It is adorned with a Hawaiian helmet, crowned kahili, torch ginger blossoms, and crossed spears.

In addition to the best in show, other winning entries include:

Adult Wreath Category

1st Place – Kathy Tosh

2nd Place – Consumers of the Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Center, Hale Na`au Pono

3rd Place – Marshall K. Fergerstrom

Judges' Choice – Windward School for Adults at the Hawaii State Hospital

Judges' Choice – Marcella Amado

Youth Wreath Category

1st Place – RLS Stevenson Middle School Video Art Computer Technology Class

2nd Place – Ka Papa `A`ali`i, Kawaiaha`o Church School

3rd Place – Joshua Kresnak

Judges' Choice – Jazzlyn Young

Judges' Choice – Isis and Darius Usborne

Theme Category "Plantation Holiday"

1st Place – Marian Bernal

2nd Place – Hale Kuike Care Home

3rd Place – Beverly Hartig Lum

Judges' Choice – Le Jardin Academy's Extended Day 3rd Grade Class

Judges' Choice – Paddie Eguires

"Each year I am always amazed by how the wreath contest brings out the creative talents of Honolulu's crafters," Hannemann said. "The holiday spirit is expressed in each entry. Congratulations to the winners and mahalo to everyone who took the time to create a wreath to be enjoyed by all during the Honolulu City Lights celebration."