National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) selects 25 finalists in each category to come to Miami, FL for Arts Week in January where they get a week of master classes from amazing theatre professionals, like Debra Winger and Anthony Rapp. Thousands of entries are viewed annually. Being a part of Arts Week is also the only way to become a Presidential Scholar in the Arts.
- Kathleen Burke (2011) – National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Theatre
- Tucker Worley (2009) – National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Musical Theater
- Anne Joy (2008) – Mayor’s Emerging Young Arts Award, National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Theatre, Awarded level 1. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Nominee
- Emily Luhrs (2008) – Mayor’s Emerging Young Arts Award, National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Popular Voice. Awarded level 1.
- Julie Almeria (2007) – National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Musical Theater
- Leah Watson (2007) – National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Theatre
- Ryan Fitzgerald (2006) – National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Finalist in Musical Theater
National/State Merit Winners for the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts
- Nora Garrett (2008-2009) – Playwriting, Honorable Mention
- Nora Garrett (2008-2009) – Theatre, Merit Award
- Gill Altman (2007-2008) – Theatre
- Eric Mossman (2007-2008) – Theatre
- Jordan Geiger (2007-2008) – Theatre
- Olivia Hendrick (2007-2008) Theatre
- Jamie Billings (2007-2008) – Musical Theatre
- Emily Luhrs (2007-2008) – Musical Theatre
- Justine Schomp (2006-2007)
- Miranda Gale (2006-2007)
- Brian Kief (2006-2007)
- Joe LaFollette (2006-2007)
- Donte Essien (2006-2007)
- Chris Engler (2006-2007)
- Molly Price (2006-2007)
- Madison Ryckman (2006-2007)