2025–2026 Scholastic Awards Key Dates
Date | Event |
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October 1 | Program Launch |
Oct 1 – Dec 12 | Educators check uploaded works for criteria (Originality, Vision, Technical Skill) |
December 12 | Deadline for Scholastic Art & Writing Submissions |
January 8 | Art Adjudication |
Dec 19 – Jan 9 | Writing Adjudication Window |
January 29 | Regional Awards Announcement |
February 10 | ART DROP OFF
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Feb 20 – Mar 15 | EXHIBITS
Engagement Events: TBD |
TBD | National Student Notification Day |
March 19 or 26 | CEREMONIES
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April 1 | Art/Key Pick-Up |
TBD | National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall |
About the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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For more than a century, the Awards, presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, have identified the early promise of some of our nation’s most accomplished visionaries and encouraged young artists and writers to pursue a variety of creative career paths and endeavors.
Harris County Department of Education is a unique, educational entity that serves school districts, government agencies, nonprofits, and the public in the third-largest county in the U.S. Annually, HCDE serves a quarter-million students and educators through schools for students with profound special needs; the oldest adult education program in Texas; Head Start early childhood education; school-based therapy services; and afterschool programs. HCDE also offers educators professional development and certification, school safety training, records management, and a purchasing cooperative. #SeeTheImpact at www.hcde-texas.org.
Contact Us
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Center for Educator Success
Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Phone: 713-696-1318
Email: scholastictx001@hcde-texas.orgAndrea Segraves
Senior Director of Center for Educator Success
Dr. Chandel Hancock
Officer of Professional Learning and Student Recognition
Past Awards
- 2025 Regional Award Winners
- 2025 National Award Winners
- 2024 Regional Award Winners
- 2024 National Award Winners
- 2023 Regional Award Winners
- 2023 National Award Winners
- 2022 Regional Award Winners
- 2022 American Voices & Visions Nominees
- 2022 National Award Winners
- 2021 Regional Award Winners
- 2020 American Voices & Visions Nominees
Latest News
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Cy Woods student honored at Carnegie Hall in NYC
Eleri Young's 'Displaced' earns Gold Medal, American Visions Award at Scholastic nationals
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A promising future: Fort Bend student finds confidence through Scholastic success
Senior Zarya Smith's award-winning story highlights themes of belonging and self-discovery
Creative Journeys
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Watch: Student artists share the inspiration behind their success
Gold Key honorees Nate Barot and Jazel Medina create artwork that examines family connections and cultural heritage
Regional Ceremony
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Ceremonies honor the power of student expression
Events highlight Gold and Silver Key recipients' creativity and resilience
2025 Honorees
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2025 regional award winners
See the complete list of honorees of the Harris County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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2025 national award winners
See the complete list of students from our region who received national medals