There is a new process for nominating this year. Please have a look at the application information PDF before you begin the online application. Collect the answers and items required before starting the online application.
DEADLINE: Friday, October 17, 2025
2024-25 Award Winners
O’Neill Public Schools
Osmond Community Schools
The application form for 2025-26 is now available!
We encourage you to fill in an application to celebrate a Nebraska school or school district with a strong commitment to arts education.
The application deadline is October 17, and the two recipients for 2025-26 will be notified in December 2025.
For questions about the NebraskARTS Awards, please contact Lance Nielsen at info@nebraskansforthearts.org or (402) 853-4461.
Previous Winners
- Bridgeport Public Schools (2023-24)
- Kenesaw Public Schools (2023-24)
- Palmer Public Schools (2022-23)
- St. Paul Public Schools (2022-23)
- Central City Public Schools (2021-22)
- Sheridan Elementary School, Lincoln (2021-22)
- Blackburn Alternative High School (2020-21)
- Wausa Public Schools (2020-21)
- McCool Junction Public Schools (2019-20)
- Norfolk High School (2018-19)
- Louisville Public Schools (2018-19)
- Schuyler Community Schools (2017-18)
- Seward High School (2017-18)
- Kearney High School (2016-17)
- Ravenna Public Schools (2016-17)
- Lincoln High School (2015-16)
- Hyannis Area Schools (2015-16)
- Westside High School (2014-15)
- York Public Schools (2014-15)
- Gomez Heritage Elementary School (2013-14)
