Arts and Writing Contest Winners Announced

AWE celebrates student creativity at annual awards ceremony

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The Arts in Western Education (AWE) organization held its annual arts and writing contest, receiving over 160 submissions across four age groups in categories like art, photography, poetry, and journalism. The winners were honored at a reception at Tabor Presbyterian Church in Crozet, Virginia on February 27.

Why it matters

The AWE contest provides an important platform to showcase and celebrate the creative talents of students in the local community, encouraging artistic expression and recognizing academic achievement in the arts and writing.

The details

The contest featured four age groups and categories including art, photography, poetry, and journalism/writing. Winning entries will be displayed on the AWE organization's website for the public to view.

  • The awards ceremony took place on February 27, 2026.
  • The contest received over 160 submissions this year.

The players

Arts in Western Education (AWE)

A local organization that promotes and celebrates the arts in education throughout the Western Virginia region.

Tabor Presbyterian Church

The venue that hosted the awards reception in Crozet, Virginia.

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The takeaway

The AWE arts and writing contest continues to be an important annual event that fosters creativity, self-expression, and academic achievement among students in the local community.