2025-2026 Award Timetable:
Mid September 2025 - Information materials are sent to all Virginia high schools.
December 1, 2025 - Each applicant must submit his/her electronic application by 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025.
December 4-5, 2025 - The Award Screening Committee will review all applications and submit three finalists from each congressional district to the Award Selection Committee.
January 23-24, 2026 - The Award Selection Committee will interview the 33 finalists in Richmond.
Late January 2026 - Winners will be notified.
February 18, 2026 - 2 p.m. Recipients will be presented awards at a ceremony in Richmond. Principals and families are welcome to attend the award ceremony.