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Scholastic Writing Awards

Pictured are winners at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards at Point Park University. Submitted photo.

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Pictured is the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards logo.

The Honors Program at Point Park University is proud to be the Pittsburgh regional affiliate of the Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Teens in grades 7–12, age 13 years and older, are invited to enter their art or writing for the chance to win recognition, publication, exhibition, and up to $10,000 in scholarships.

At the regional level, works earn Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key distinction. Gold Key work advances to the national level; at this level works can earn Gold, Silver with Distinction, and Silver Portfolio, and Gold and Silver Medal, as well as American Voices distinction.

View the winners of the 2025 Scholastic Writing Awards

Point Park will host the Regional Awards Ceremony in March 2025 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

For more information, contact Leslie Wessner, regional coordinator, at lwessner@pointpark.edu. 

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Photos by Ethan Stoner '26, Honors Program student
Pictured is Kiesha Lalama, M.F.A., professor and managing and artistic director, Pittsburgh Playhouse.
The 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards were held at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University.
Pictured are Jessica McCort, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Honors Program, with Honors Program students.
Students and families gather at the Pittsburgh Playhouse for the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards.
American Voice nominee Kate Jeon and her teacher, Melissa DeSimone of Avonworth Middle School, pose for a photo at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards.
Pictured is Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, President of Point Park.
Pictured is Adithri Pingali, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Dorene Ciletti, Ph.D., H.J. Heinz Company Endowed chair in Business Management, associate professor and director of the Marketing and Sales program.
Pictured is Michael Soto, Ph.D., provost and associate vice president of Academic Affairs.
Pictured is Kate Jeon, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Marlin Collingwood, vice president of enrollment management.
Pictured is Alexis Soltis, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Isabelle Dutkovic, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Madeline Ng, American Voice nominee.
Pictured are Honorable Mention winners.
Pictured are Silver Key winners.
Pictured are Gold Key winners.
Pictured are American Voice nominees.
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Pictured is Kiesha Lalama speaking at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Kiesha Lalama, M.F.A., professor and managing and artistic director, Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Pictured are students and families gathering at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
The 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards were held at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University.
Pictured are Professor Jessica McCort and students at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured are Jessica McCort, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Honors Program, with Honors Program students.
Pictured are students and families gathering at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Students and families gather at the Pittsburgh Playhouse for the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards.
American Voice nominee Kate Jeon and her teacher, Melissa DeSimone of Avonworth Middle School, pose for a photo at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
American Voice nominee Kate Jeon and her teacher, Melissa DeSimone of Avonworth Middle School, pose for a photo at the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards.
Pictured is Point Park University President Chris Brussalis at the 2024 Scholastic Writing
Pictured is Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, President of Point Park.
Pictured is Adithri Pingali, American Voice nominee. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Adithri Pingali, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Professor Dorene Ciletti. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Dorene Ciletti, Ph.D., H.J. Heinz Company Endowed chair in Business Management, associate professor and director of the Marketing and Sales program.
Pictured is Michael Soto, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Michael Soto, Ph.D., provost and associate vice president of Academic Affairs.
Pictured is Kate Jeon, American Voice nominee. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Kate Jeon, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Marlin Collingwood, vice president of enrollment management. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Marlin Collingwood, vice president of enrollment management.
Pictured is Alexis Soltis, American Voice nominee. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Alexis Soltis, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Isabelle Dutkovic, American Voice nominee. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Isabelle Dutkovic, American Voice nominee.
Pictured is Madeline Ng, American Voice nominee. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured is Madeline Ng, American Voice nominee.
Pictured are Honorable Mention winners. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured are Honorable Mention winners.
Pictured are Silver Key winners. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured are Silver Key winners.
Pictured are Gold Key winners. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured are Gold Key winners.
Pictured are American Voice nominees. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Pictured are American Voice nominees.

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For more information, contact Leslie Wessner, regional coordinator, at lwessner@pointpark.edu.