Emerging Voices Award Application

Applications for 2026 are now OPEN! Application deadline December 31, 2025.

Candidates must be:

A contracted member of a WGI ensemble from the United States or a member of an ensemble affiliated with an official WGI Circuit Partner.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age as when they submit their application

Name*
First Last
Division
Date of Birth*
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age when they submit their application
Month
Day
Year
Are you currently residing in the US or a US territory?*
U.S. Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code
State*
International Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Gender
You are encouraged to supply this information for the purpose of data gathering. However, declining to provide this information will not affect your application in any way.
Pronouns
Select One
Race/Ethnicity
We encourage you to provide your ethnicity above for data gathering purposes. However, declining to provide this information will not affect your application in any way.
Performance
Performance Information
Year School/Ensemble Director Name Director Email
PHOTO: High Quality Headshot*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, gif, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 100 MB.

.jpg or .png format
LETTER (1): Letter of Recommendation*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 100 MB.

(100 Words or Less) .pdf or doc format
RESUME: A one page Resume outlining your artistic, academic and volunteer activities.*
Accepted file types: jpg, doc, pdf, png, gif, jpeg, Max. file size: 100 MB.

.pdf or doc format
ESSAY: An Essay no longer than 500 words addressing the following questions:*
1. How can both you and WGI be a leader for and advocate for those who are underrepresented in the pageantry arts? 2. How would you propose the Award Funds be utilized if selected?
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, Max. file size: 100 MB.
VIDEO:*
Please upload a video of no longer than 60 seconds telling us who you are, your background and why you believe in the power of diversity in the pageantry arts. (copy & paste URL Video here)
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