"I look forward to this contest every year," Hannemann said. "It showcases the talent and creativity of Honolulu's crafters. This year's wreath theme, 'A Royal Holiday' in honor of our Hawaiian alii, holds the promise of beautifully crafted entries that everyone will enjoy seeing."

The contest has three categories: Adult Wreath, open to any individual or group ages 18 and older; Youth Contest, open to any individual or group ages 17 or younger; and Theme Wreath, open to any individual or group that best depicts this year's theme.

First, second and third place winners in each category will receive a ribbon and monetary awards of $150, $100 and $75, respectively.

An overall "Best in Show" will receive the Mayor's Holly Award of $200, while six "Judge's Choice Awards" will each receive $25. Each entrant, individual or group, may win only one award.

Contest entries will be accepted on Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale (530 S. King St., Diamond Head end of the ground floor). Entries will only be accepted during the designated date and times, and must include a completed Wreath Contest Entry Form.

Judging will be based on workmanship, creativity and use of materials. Wreaths in the theme category will be judged on the entrant's incorporation of the "A Royal Holiday" theme into the wreath.

Winners will be notified by Dec. 7. All entries will be exhibited in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale throughout Honolulu City Lights from Dec. 1, 2007 to Jan. 1, 2008.