Each year, Over 1,000 student submissions are reviewed at the national level by arts and education experts. Judges look for personal interpretations on the program theme that best exemplify creativity and technical skill. National level awards include the following:

Outstanding Interpretation Awards

• An expense-paid trip for student honoree and chaperone to the National PTA Convention
• $800 Young Artist Scholarship
• Gold Reflections Medal
• Outstanding Interpretation Award Certificate
• Recognition in the traveling art exhibition
• $200 Prize for Local PTA Unit

Awards of Excellence

• $200 Young Artist Scholarship
• Silver medallion and certificate
• Recognition in the traveling art exhibition

Awards of Merit

• Silver medallion and certificate
• Recognition in the traveling art exhibition