4 Levels of Recognition
Local Level - Your school's PTA/PTSA
Region Level - Grouping of neighboring counties
National Level - National PTA
Each PTA/PTSA may offer a unique medal, ribbon, certificate, or prize. These are determined and funded by the local PTA/PTSA.
Local Winners lists are available from the individual PTA/PTSA.
Award of Excellence - The Award of Excellence award is given to the entries that are judged to be the best in their category as related to interpretation, creativity & technique. These entries then move on to the state level of judging. Prizes and celebrations are organized and funded by the Region Reflections Chair and Region Director (allocated from the PAPTA). Due to numerous vacancies, some regions may not host celebrations.
Winners and their families are invited to a celebration in Altoona, PA. Invitations are sent in March for the April event. Up to 180 entries will be recognized
Award of Excellence - The Award of Excellence award is given to the entries that are judged to be the best in their category as related to interpretation, creativity & technique. These entries then move on to the next level of judging - National PTA. One award per division for each art category.
Award of Merit - The Award of Merit recipients are superior entries that did not advance to the national level. Four entries may recieve awards per division for each art category.
Awards and celebration organized by the PA PTA Arts in Education Committee (awards funded by the PA PTA).
The national winners will be announced on the National PTA website on May 1st. The Virtual Reflections Student Arts Showcase is premiered in January.
Of the national-level submissions, over 200 student Reflections participants will receive the following awards from National PTA:
Outstanding Interpretation Award: $800 Young Artist Scholarship; Gold Medal; Certificate of Outstanding Interpretation; Work featured in the virtual exhibition; $200 Prize for Local PTA Unit.
Award of Excellence: $200 Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence; Work featured in the virtual exhibition.
Merit Award: Bronze Medal; Certificate of Merit; Work featured in the virtual exhibition.