Educators: Everything You Need to Know for National Awards Week 2023

National Awards Week is an exciting time filled with fun events and celebrations! Check out the daily schedule below to see what’s happening, where, and when. 

June 7 

Registration 

Time: 10:00–4:00 pm 
Location: New York Marriot Marquis, 1535 Broadway 

Tickets for the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall MUST be picked up during registration. Tickets to the Ceremony CANNOT be obtained at Carnegie Hall. 

National Exhibition Viewing

Time: 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Locations: Scholastic Inc., 130 Mercer AND Affirmation Arts, 523 W. 37th Street

Gold Medal and Silver Medal with Distinction artwork will be on display at two locations in New York City. Visit our National Exhibition blog post to learn more.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend the exhibition and events at Scholastic Inc. (130 Mercer Street), so please come prepared with a paper or digital copy of your Covid-19 vaccination record.

June 8 

Registration 

Time: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Location: New York Marriott Marquis 

Last chance to stop by registration to check in, get your picture taken, and pick up your tickets to the National Ceremony. Ticket pick-up is not available at Carnegie Hall. Students must wear the medal that was shipped to their home prior to Awards Week as their ticket. 

Tickets for the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall MUST be picked up during registration. Tickets to the Ceremony CANNOT be obtained at Carnegie Hall. 

Students will be professionally photographed with their medals and Scholastic Awards merchandise will be available for purchase via credit or debit card only. The Gold Key Boutique is cash-free.

National Exhibition Viewing

Time: 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Locations: Scholastic Inc., 130 Mercer AND Affirmation Arts, 523 W. 37th Street

Gold Medal and Silver Medal with Distinction artwork will be on display at two locations in New York City. Visit our National Exhibition blog post to learn more.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend the exhibition and events at Scholastic Inc. (130 Mercer Street), so please come prepared with a paper or digital copy of your Covid-19 vaccination record.

National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall 

Time: 6:00–7:00 pm 
Location: Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave 

Doors open at 5:00 pm for guests and educators. The Ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 pm. 

June 9 

Educator and Affiliate Appreciation Breakfast

EDUCATORS AND AFFILIATES ONLY—Registration Required 

Time: 9:00–10:15 am
Location: Clifford’s at Scholastic Inc., 130 Mercer Street  

Please join us for a special breakfast to honor our educators and Affiliates who make the Awards possible for students across the country. 

Proof of vaccination is required to attend the exhibition and events at Scholastic Inc. (130 Mercer Street), so please come prepared with a paper or digital copy of your Covid-19 vaccination record.

Journey to Gold: Educator Workshop Session I

EDUCATORS ONLY—Registration Required 

Time: 10:30–11:15 am
Location: Clifford’s at Scholastic Inc., 130 Mercer Street 

Join us for a workshop about best practices when entering work to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend the exhibition and events at Scholastic Inc. (130 Mercer Street), so please come prepared with a paper or digital copy of your Covid-19 vaccination record. 

Journey to Gold: Q&A with Educators Session II 

EDUCATORS ONLY—Registration Required 

Time: 11:30 am–12:15 pm
Location: Big Red Auditorium at Scholastic Inc., 130 Mercer Street 

Join us for a Q&A with Scholastic Awards staff and jurors. 

Proof of vaccination is required to attend the exhibition and events at Scholastic Inc. (130 Mercer Street), so please come prepared with a paper or digital copy of your Covid-19 vaccination record.

National Exhibition Viewing

Time: 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Locations: Scholastic Inc., 130 Mercer AND Affirmation Arts, 523 W. 37th Street

Gold Medal and Silver Medal with Distinction artwork will be on display at two locations in New York City. Visit our National Exhibition blog post to learn more.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend the exhibition and events at Scholastic Inc. (130 Mercer Street), so please come prepared with a paper or digital copy of your Covid-19 vaccination record.

Questions? Email info@artandwriting.org!