2026 Awards for Excellence in the Arts (AEA) Ceremony
The Washington, DC Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters will hold its 26th Annual Awards for Excellence in The Arts ceremony April 23, 2026, 7:30 pm, at the National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC. Nominations are open to junior-year arts students in area high schools; faculty nominations only. To Nominate: Contact: arensteinsk85nsal@gmail.com Categories: music (vocal, instrumental), visual art, dance, musical theater, drama, literature
Note: The entire program is FREE and a reception will be held afterwards.
The AEA program is unique among NSAL chapters. NSAL DC member Helen Henderson inspired our chapter to recognize area high school juniors with an Award for Excellence (AEA) or a Certificate of Merit. Faculty members choose the honorees. Each year since 2003, excepting three years during the Covid pandemic, the AEA program has recognized talented juniors from area high schools and arts programs in visual art, dance, drama, music (instrumental and vocal), musical theater and literature.
There is no charge for schools or students to participate in AEA.
These honors are announced early during students’ junior year. As such, they can serve as a point of distinction on resumes and college applications. In addition, each year student honorees are recognized during a ceremony, in April or May. All student honorees are invited to audition for a chance to perform as seniors at the following year's AEA ceremony.
Thank you to the Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation for its continued support and making AEA free for all participants.
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