05/18/2026
Way to go Eamonn!!! The NY State Education Commissioner nominated 5 students in the Arts category. There was then a lengthy application process just to become a candidate. This year, there were over 5,000 candidates nationwide. That was narrowed down to approximately 600 semifinalists, 21 of whom are NY State students, so this is quite an honor. Approximately 160 finalists will be selected sometime this summer and invited to DC for an awards ceremony.