2012 DC Scholastic Awards Calendar
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2012 DC Regional Scholastic Writing Awards
Calendar of Events and RSVPs


Congratulations on your recognition in the 2012 DC Scholastic Writing Awards!  We are excited to celebrate with you in the coming weeks.  See below for a list of upcoming events, and fill out the necessary RSVP forms in order to reserve your spot.  All RSVP deadlines are 11:59 p.m. that day.  Events may fill up, so please RSVP as early as possible.

 

best teen2 copy 3Wednesday, February 1
DC Regional Winners Announced


Sunday, February 12
GOLD KEYS:  Book-in-a-Day
RSVP Deadline: Saturday, February 4 - We need at least 12 students!
Gold Key winners are invited to design and edit the first ever collection of DC's Best Teen Writing
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Maret School, 3000 Cathedral Avenue Northwest  Washington, DC 20008   (map)


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GOLD and SILVER KEYS: Reading at Busboys and Poets
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, February 15 - Registration for this event is full!
Gold and Silver Key winners are invited to read an excerpt of their work on-stage at Busboys and Poets
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Busboys and Poets Restaurant,
2021 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009  (map)


Monday, February 27
GOLD KEYS: Deadline for ASAP Awards
159 2Gold Key winners from low-income households are invited to apply for scholarships to summer writing programs
Learn more about the ASAP Awards here

 

Saturday, March 3
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Open House with Jurors
RSVP Deadline: Saturday, February 25
All honorable mention (only) winners will be invited to discuss their work with 2012 Writing Awards Jurors  
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
117 3Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street  Bethesda, MD 20815
(map)


Thursday, March 15
GOLD KEYS: National Medalists Announced
Gold Key winners learn if they have been selected as National Medalists and are invited to New York City!
GOLD and SILVER KEYS:  Regional Awards Ceremony
RSVP Deadline: Thursday, March 1
107Gold and Silver Key winners are invited to be recognized for their outstanding work 
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre,
1611 N Kent St, Arlington, VA 22209  (map)

DC's Best Teen Writing Book Launch
DC's Best Teen Writing will be released for sale at the Awards Ceremony and will be available afterwards at Busboys & Poets and Politics & Prose


Saturday, May 12
NATIONAL MEDALISTS:  Reading at Politics and Prose
RSVP Deadline TBA
teen winners 3National Medalists from the Greater DC Region are invited to read excerpts of their work at Politics and Prose
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 (map)


Friday, June 1
NATIONAL MEDALISTS:  National Awards Ceremony
National Medalists from across the country are invited to be recognized for their outstanding work
Carnegie Hall, New York City
Thank you to our wonderful community sponsors!
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