Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards
The Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards honors 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 are evaluated throughout the academic year, culminating in an awards ceremony celebration at the Hult Center in Eugene. The top two performers go on to represent Oregon at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as the Jimmy Awards® in New York City. 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.
Don’t miss our 2026 Jimmy Nominees at the awards ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2026!
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 October 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027. There is a school participation fee of $135. Scholarships are available. Schools interested in scholarships must complete both application forms.
2026-2027 School Participation Application opens on September 1, 2026
Important Dates
September 1– October 30, 2026 – Registration open until max capacity (30 productions)
October 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027 – Participating productions are evaluated
May 7, 2027 – 8 Finalists in the Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role are notified
May 10, 2027 – Nominations for all awards categories are announced
May 14, 2027 – Finalist audition materials due
May 25, 2027 – Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards Ceremony
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.
2026-2027 Evaluator interest forms will open soon. Please reach out to hultawards@eugene-or.gov if you have questions or are interested in participating as evaluator.
Important Dates
TBD – Virtual Evaluator Training
October 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027 – Productions evaluated
May 2, 2027 – Evaluation forms due
May 4, 2027 – Evaluators meet to review productions (virtual)
May 25, 2027 – Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards Ceremony
Awards
Our first annual Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, OR. The ceremony honored exceptional achievement in high school musical theater, recognizing the talent, commitment, and creativity of students and educators across Oregon. The top two performers will represent Oregon at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, Jimmy Awards in New York City on Monday, June 22, 2026!
2026 Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees
Save the Date
Our ceremony for the 2026-2027 school year will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2027!
2026 Hult High School Musical Theatre Award Winners
Outstanding Overall Musical Production
Sheldon High School – Newsies
Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role (2)
Caden Tubbs as Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia! – Hood River Valley High School
Sydney Jordan as Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition - Lincoln High School
Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role (2)
Sarai Howard-Johnson as Liz/Reporter in Chicago: Teen Edition – Centennial High School
Miles Edwards-Butler as Billy in Chicago: Teen Edition – Centennial High School
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group
Sheldon High School – Newsies!
Outstanding Performance by Orchestra
Lakeridge High School – Anastasia
Roseburg High School – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Outstanding Stage Crew
Centennial High School – Chicago: Teen Edition
Outstanding Scenic Design
Centennial High School – Chicago: Teen Edition
Outstanding Costume Design
Hillsboro High School – Urinetown
Outstanding Lighting Design
Lincoln High School – Hadestown: Teen Edition
2026 Jimmy Nominees
Sydney Jordan is a graduating senior from Lincoln High School who is nominated for the Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role award for her role as Eurydice in Hadestown. She has a passion for storytelling, both on stage and on the page. She recently played Velma Kelly in Chicago and appeared in other productions such as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive), Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Clue! On Stage (Mrs. White), and Amélie, (Georgette/Amandine). In addition to acting, Sydney also loves directing and has directed student-written one acts through her school’s Fresh Ink Festival, winning Best Director for her work on The Boy with the Cape and the Sword at Lincoln’s “Abe Awards.” This fall, Sydney will attend Ithaca College to pursue a BFA in Acting, where she looks forward to continuing to grow as a performer, collaborator, director, and artist. She would like to thank her parents for the opportunities and support they have provided to follow her passions.
Caden Tubbs is a graduate from Hood River Valley High School, in Hood River, Oregon. He has participated in theatre arts, singing, and dancing for many years, and he doesn’t plan on stopping! Caden is committed to Molloy University’s CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory in New York. No matter where Caden ends up in life, he will forever be grateful for the opportunities given to him by his parents, sister, girlfriend, teachers, directors, friends, as well as many, MANY others! He would love to give a special shoutout to Tay Camille Lynne, Rachel Harry, Jennifer Graves, and Chase Del Rey for giving him countless chances to improve and grow as a performer. Caden hopes to see many of you on the big stages in his future!
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