Mililani teenager Bryson Espresion won top honors in the second annual exhibit and contest held by the National Arts Program in Honolulu.

Espresion's drawing, "The Morning Journey," was named best-in-show among 116 works submitted by 75 city employees and their family members. Espresion, a 17-year-old Waipahu High School student, is the son of Gemma Espresion, who is city Councilman Todd Apo's secretary.

Bryson Espresion's drawing also was recognized in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards this year, receiving a Gold Key award in the regional competition and a Silver Key award in the national competition.