Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards
The Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards will honor exceptional achievement in high school musical theater, recognizing the talent, commitment, and creativity of students and educators across the state of Oregon. High school productions will be evaluated throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, culminating in the awards ceremony set for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Hult Center in Eugene. The top two performers will go on to represent Oregon at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as the Jimmy Awards® in New York City in late June 2026. The Jimmy Awards spotlight the nation’s top high school performers in a Broadway-style showcase, celebrating excellence in acting, singing, and dance while providing invaluable scholarship and career opportunities.
School Information
Application & Requirements
The Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards are open to any public, private, or charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the state of Oregon. Musicals must be from the Qualifying List and occur between September 3, 2025 – May 8, 2026. There is a school participation fee of $135. Scholarships are available. Schools interested in scholarships must complete both application forms.
Interested schools must apply by November 3, 2025.
Please note: Applications must be submitted and accepted at least 6 weeks prior to your show run
Important Dates
June 2025 – November 3, 2025 – Registration open until max capacity (30 productions).
May 18th – Nominations are announced
June 2, 2026 – First annual Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards Ceremony
School Forms
Nomination Form
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please complete Nomination Form after your school application has been accepted.
Evaluator Information
Information Form & Requirements
Evaluators must be Oregon residents at least 1 year out of high school with a background in the performing arts. Evaluators must disclose if they have a connection to any participating high school. Evaluators must attend one evaluator training.
We are no longer accepting evaluators for this season, please reach out to hultawards@eugene-or.gov if you are interested in participating as evaluator in the future.
Important Dates
September 24, 2025– Virtual Evaluator Training
October 22, 2025 – Virtual Evaluator Training
September 2025 – May 8, 2026 – Productions evaluated
May 10, 2026 – Evaluation forms due
May 10-16, 2026 – Evaluators meet to review productions (virtual)
June 2, 2026 – First annual Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony
The Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, OR. The ceremony will honor exceptional achievement in high school musical theater, recognizing the talent, commitment, and creativity of students and educators across Oregon. The top two performers will go on to represent Oregon at the national Jimmy Awards in New York City in late June 2026. Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards will be given in the following categories:
Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards Categories
Outstanding Overall Musical Production
Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role (2)
Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role (2)
Outstanding Performer in a Non-Singing Role
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group
Outstanding Performance by Orchestra
Outstanding Stage Crew
Outstanding Scenic Design
Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Lighting Design
More information about the awards ceremony will be distributed to participating schools in early 2026.
Official Regional Awards Program Of:
Support for this program by:
Fred W. Fields Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
To learn more about the Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards, email HultAwards@eugene-or.gov