In 2018, students submitted nearly 350,000 works of art and writing to the Scholastic Awards.
Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
Students receive Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, or American Voices & Visions Nominations. Gold Key works are the very best works submitted to local programs. Gold Key works are automatically considered for national–level recognition. They are then judged nationally by an impressive panel of creative–industry experts to receive National Medals, including Gold Medals, Silver Medals, American Voices & Visions Medals, Gold Medal and Silver with Distinction Portfolio Medals, and Special Achievement Awards. National Medalist are recognized in part at the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Senior, Will Mathis received Gold Key Recognition for one of his art pieces titled “The Empty Cave!” His artwork is eligible for National Honors now. We hope to see his artwork win at the Nationals in March. Congratulations Will!
