Calling All Art and Writing Educators
Share you students work and inspire positive change!
Inspire Your Students
Submit their artwork for a chance to win Gold, Silver, or Honorable Mention Awards — each comes with a printable certificate they’ll be proud to hang on the wall (and you will too).
Win Supplies for Your Classroom
Every teacher who submits will be entered into a raffle for an art supply gift card — just our way of saying thank you!
Get Recognized
Teachers whose students earn top honors will be featured on our Recognized Educators page. It’s a great way to highlight your dedication and share your success with your school community.
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Professional Development Credit for Educators
When you submit student work to the Progressive Young Artists Awards (PYAA), you’ll receive a Professional Development (PD) Certificate acknowledging your participation.
This certificate recognizes:
This certificate recognizes:
- Your time guiding students through the creative process
- Your commitment to arts education
- Your professional contribution to a national-level event
You’ll receive a PDF certificate (3 hours) that can be submitted to your school or district for potential PD credit.
- FAQS
PD Credit – Frequently Asked Questions
A: The certificate reflects 3 hours of professional development time — based on your time spent organizing, supporting, and submitting student work.
A: Acceptance varies by district and state. Many teachers successfully use certificates like this for PD hours by submitting them to their administrator or PD coordinator. We encourage you to check your local guidelines.
A: We are not a certified provider in any specific state. However, many districts accept certificates from reputable organizations when accompanied by a clear description of the activity and time commitment.
- Your name
The date of submission
A description of the activity
Our organization’s name and contact info
A signature from the program director
A: You’ll receive the certificate by email after the submission deadline (September 15, 2025), or earlier upon request.
Printable Certificates
- Gold Award – For outstanding artistic achievement
- Silver Award – For excellent creative expression
- Honorable Mention – For promising and thoughtful work
All winners receive a beautiful, printable certificate personalized with their name, school, and award level — perfect for portfolios, college applications, or framing at home.
Teacher Recognition
As a Recognized Educator, you'll be:
- Featured on our “Recognized Educators” page alongside your school and student achievements
- Given an official digital badge you can share in your email signature, school newsletter, or resume
- Celebrated as a mentor of young creative talent
This is our way of highlighting the invaluable role you play in guiding the next generation of artists.
Celebrate Your Impact
At the Progressive Young Artist Awards, we know that behind every great young artist is a dedicated educator. That’s why we created the Teacher Spotlight — our way of celebrating the inspiring teachers who help students thrive creatively. Every student who enters has a chance to earn national recognition for their creativity. EVERY CERTIFICATE WILL HAVE THE NAME OF THEIR TEACHER, FEATURED PROMINENTLY.
