We have been seeing some great posts throughout the past few weeks, and that must mean one thing: Regional Awards are being announced! The 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards received more than 300,000 submissions of original art and writing, which means there are a lot of really awesome teens out there with a lot to say. Every student who entered their work should be proud of the step they took to share their work — it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there!

While not all regions have posted their announcements, you can check your local program webpage to find out details regarding Regional Awards, local ceremonies and exhibitions, and next steps. All of you can take a look at the excitement below, and share your story with us by tagging @artandwriting on Twitter and Instagram, or hashtag #AWawards on all social media platforms! Don’t forget to like our Facebook page for updates, features and fun tools you can use to fuel your creativity!

We also want to say THANK YOU to all of our rockstar local program partners, jurors and educators who support and encourage these incredibly talented teens!