Categories
All finalists should have a track record and proficiency in their selected category. Expertise may be demonstrated by the finalists’ participation and concentration in a category.
- Art Applicant may participate in the teaching, inspiration or encouragement of others through the use of visual arts. Applicant may demonstrate creative ability…
- Athletics Applicant may demonstrate physical education or leadership and participation in individual and team sports in the school and community. Applicant may demonstrate…
- Business & Entrepreneurship Applicant may demonstrate expertise in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or business management. Applicants may also show achievement through coursework,…
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) Applicant has completed a program of study that integrates academic knowledge with technical and occupational skills. This may include programs in health…
- Drama & Performing Arts Applicant may participate in acting, singing, film, video or radio, dancing in theatrical production, or staging and directing such productions. Vocalists not…
- English & Language Arts Applicant may demonstrate leadership in activities related to a fuller understanding of the English language, including an appreciation for reading and writing.
- Journalism & Media Production Applicant may demonstrate expertise in writing, editing, reporting, or media production that informs or benefits others. This may include school newspapers, yearbooks,…
- Leadership Applicant may demonstrate expertise and achievement in a diverse and well-rounded range of categories, in addition to general scholastic achievement.
- Mathematics Applicant may demonstrate expertise in areas such as advanced coursework (e.g., Algebra, Calculus, Statistics), applied mathematics, or math-related research. Achievement may also…
- Music Applicant may demonstrate expertise by performing vocal or instrumental music, or by fostering wider participation and appreciation for music through school, church…
- Public Speaking Applicant may demonstrate expertise by debating or publicly speaking about topics that include current events or issues that affect the community. Applicants…
- Science & Health Applicant may demonstrate expertise in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space sciences, environmental science, health sciences, or biomedical research.…
- Social Studies Applicant may demonstrate expertise in history, government, economics, sociology, or related fields. Applicants may also highlight involvement in activities such as Student…
- Technology Applicant may demonstrate expertise in areas such as computer science, programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, cybersecurity, digital design, social media, video production,…
- World Languages Applicant may demonstrate expertise by advancing the study of foreign language (or sign language) or using a world language (or sign language)…