Huntsville Trumpeter Wins Omega Talent Hunt in 7th District

Elijah Winslett takes home first place and $1,800 scholarship

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:19pm

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An extreme close-up of a golden trumpet bell, its surface reflecting dramatic studio lighting to create a glamorous, high-contrast texture that conceptually represents the prestige of the Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt competition.The gleaming golden trumpet of Huntsville's Elijah Winslett, winner of the prestigious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Talent Hunt, reflects the spotlight of his hard-earned victory.Lawrenceville Today

Elijah Winslett, a trumpeter from Huntsville, Alabama, won the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Seventh District Talent Hunt competition, earning a first-place trophy and a $1,800 scholarship award. The event was part of the 89th Annual Seventh District Meeting held on March 27 in Cobb County, Georgia.

Why it matters

The Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt is a prestigious competition that showcases the best young performers from the fraternity's 12 districts across the country. Winslett's win means he will now represent the 7th District, which includes Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama, at the international convention in Cincinnati this summer.

The details

Winslett bested a field of talented performers, including a dramatic sketch artist, violinist, pianists, vocalists, and dancers. According to the Seventh District Talent Hunt Chairman David Carter, the competition was extremely close, with only small percentages separating the top participants.

  • The 89th Annual Seventh District Meeting was held on March 27, 2026.
  • The international Omega Psi Phi convention will take place in Cincinnati from July 30 to August 2, 2026.

The players

Elijah Winslett

A trumpeter from Huntsville, Alabama who won the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Seventh District Talent Hunt competition.

David Carter

The Seventh District Talent Hunt Chairman who said this year's event was one of the best-ever competitions.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

A historically African American fraternity that hosts the prestigious Talent Hunt competition across its 12 districts.

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What they’re saying

“Each participant was capable of being crowned winner, and only percentages separated them.”

— David Carter, Seventh District Talent Hunt Chairman

“We are pleased to send Elijah on to represent the 7th District states of Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in the International Talent Hunt Showcase with winners from 12 Omega Districts, during the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity international convention taking place in Cincinnati, July 30 – August 2.”

— David Carter, Seventh District Talent Hunt Chairman

What’s next

Elijah Winslett will now represent the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's Seventh District at the international talent showcase during the organization's convention in Cincinnati from July 30 to August 2, 2026.

The takeaway

The Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt competition provides a platform for young, talented performers from across the country to showcase their skills and earn scholarships. Winslett's win highlights the depth of artistic talent within the fraternity's membership and the value it places on nurturing the next generation of performers.