Let’s get ready for Awards Week 2026! This event site contains all the information you need to celebrate with us in New York City. All Awards Week events, including the National Ceremony, are free to attend—though some events require advanced registration to reserve your spot. Travel and lodging costs are your responsibility. Registration (including tickets for the National Ceremony) closes on May 19.
Summary of Key Dates
April 10–Deadline 1
- Video clips due (optional)
- Gold Medal Open Mic sign up due (optional)
May 19–Deadline 2
- Deadline to register for tickets to the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall
- Deadline to reserve rooms in the NYC Marriott Marquis hotel block; rooms are limited and available on a first come, first served basis
- Registration closes for Awards Week events that require advanced registration
June 9–11
- Awards Week in NYC, including the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall on June 10
Start your NYC trip planning here! Review key dates for Awards Week and plan your schedule—we've got open mics, career panels, gallery tours, artmaking, and more!
Teens can reserve tickets for themselves and two guests (3 tickets total). Make sure you (and your parents/guardians!) review all the other details so you’re ready for the big event!
Book discounted hotel rooms and get helpful travel tips for your time in the city.