TPAC YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS

The Topeka Performing Arts Center Young Artists Awards Program was conceived in 1995 to recognize Shawnee County high school juniors who excelled in fine arts. The program celebrates their contributions to the enrichment of their schools and their community, and to encourage students' continued achievement in the arts.

Annually in spring, any Shawnee County high school junior can be nominated in one of nine awards categories. A panel of judges reviews the nominees' work to choose the best in each category.

2023- Brenna Rutschmann- Dramatic Monologue
2023- Hannah Allen- Community Service to the Arts - President's Recognition of Achievement
2023- Camille Cluke- Musical Theatre - President's Recognition of Achievement
2022- Bethany Hockenbarger- Musical Theatre
2021- Alora Johnson, Dramatic Monologue
2019- Kaya Beitz, Musical Theatre
2018- Jared Schooler, Dramatic Theatre
2018- Tate Donohue, Vocal Music
2018- Madison Stratman, Visual Arts
2017 - Liz Freeman, Musical Theatre
2016 - Skyler Lindquist, Dramatic Acting
2016 - Rosalyn Taylor, Instrumental Music
2016 - Zach Shima, Community Service in the Arts
2013 - Noah Lindquist, Musical Theatre
2013 - Alexandria Brant, Ballet/Lyrical/Modern Dance
2013 - Krista Pojman, Vocal Music
2013 - Genevieve Akins, Community Service in the Arts
2009 - Elizabeth Kresie, Technical Theatre
2009 - Andrew Martin, Visual Arts
2008 - Megan Sibert, Ballet/Lyrical/Modern Dance
2006 - Samantha Brant, Instrumental Music
2006 - Naomi Press, Ballet/Lyrical/Modern Dance
2006 - Kelsey Fisher, Visual Arts
2006 - Michael Lindquist, Musical Theatre