WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…
Eligibility:
Students in Grades 9-12
We welcome public, private, and homeschooled students grade 9-12 from the following districts to submit their work.
Fort Worth
Aledo
Benbrook
Burleson
Castleberry
Crowley
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw
Everman
Kennedale
Lake Worth
White Settlement
Deadline
Submissions for 2026 awards are open now and will close February 1, 2026.
Finalists are announced via email and announced on social media, usually in mid-February.
Other Important Info
No limit to video length, just be reasonable!
No need to make this a spectacle; talent, hard work, and passion are most important to the selection committee.
Not limited to work developed at school; use whatever piece showcases your talent and passion the best.
Limit to one submission per student per award, but multiple submissions per student are allowed (e.g. one student can submit for Vocal Classical Performance, Vocal Contemporary Music Performance, and Dance Solo Performance).
Technical Theatre and Design: that one is a little more complicated; click here for more info.
SFAAwards submissions will ask for pronunciation of your name. Upload a short video or audio file of you (or someone else) pronouncing your FIRST AND LAST NAME. If you would prefer not to make a video, an audio file can be created easily with iPhones using the “voice memos” app or on Android by searching for “audio” or “recorder.”
You will also be asked to submit a headshot for use on finalist/award posts.
Tips for Videos
Use a phone (or fancy camera) and video your work
Video quality should be in HD, but no specific requirements otherwise
Use a tripod or set your phone on a stable surface to prevent awkward shaking.
Tips for Visual Art and Tech Design Image(s)
Use highest resolution available to you, can submit multiple angles of the same piece.
For the photography category, please only submit one photo.
This year, you will also be given the opportunity to sign up to display your artwork at our awards ceremony. More details to come.
WHEN YOU’RE READY TO SUBMIT…
You will be asked to submit your work/info using a Google form.
To access the Google forms, click “SUBMIT” on the SFAAwards.org/submissions page next to each award category.
Use a PERSONAL Gmail account and not a school Gmail account (school accounts usually cause technical errors).
Complete informational fields on the form. Note: Provide the FULL NAME of your SPECIFIC SCHOOL, not the district name.
Upload a headshot of yourself.
Upload a video or audio file of you clearly saying your FIRST AND LAST NAME so we can introduce you properly if you are a finalist or winner.
Upload your submission images/videos.
THE WAITING GAME…
Finalists will be notified by email and announced on social media, usually in mid-February.
Finalists, friends and family, and educators will be invited to our SFAAwards Ceremony on Sunday, March 29 at Fort Worth Country Day. Details to come.
Follow us on social media as we announce more on Facebook and Instagram!
“Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time.”