{"id":183,"date":"2022-09-12T20:54:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T20:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhd.org\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:06:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:06:59","slug":"national-contest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhd.org\/en\/contest\/national-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"National Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"page-title\" class=\"theme-block wp-block-theme-blocks-page-banner full-width has-background has-background-color\" style=\"--background-color:#d7d2cb\"><div class=\"layout\"><h1 class=\"block-title appear-on-scroll\" id=\"page-title\">National Contest<\/h1>\n<div class=\"block-content appear-on-scroll\">\n<p  class=\"appear-on-scroll is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\" >The National Contest is the culmination of the annual competition cycle and a celebration of student scholarship. After spending months on project research and preparation, and successfully competing at local and affiliate contests, student scholars are invited to share their work at the National&nbsp;Contest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-media appear-on-scroll\" style=\"\">\n<figure  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-image size-large\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;object-position:22% 57%;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8443 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-1600x1064.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-2000x1331.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-365-400x266.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-background\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>:root { --header-background-color: #d7d2cb }<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-button\" ><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/en\/awards-ceremony\/\"><span class=\"label\">View the NHD 2026 Awards Ceremony Here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-button\" ><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1pFtmThF_JRQtwW_4umEOpc2hGCiBF3ms?usp=sharing\"><span class=\"label\">View 2026 National Contest photos<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-button\" ><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Winner-List.pdf\"><span class=\"label\">View the 2026 NHD Contest Winners list<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-button\" ><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AUir6BUSlKrchF9kU0Qb8KQhc8g2f6hN_Luq3CmzfgM\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span class=\"label\">customize and share the 2026 NHD COntest PRess release template<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p  class=\"appear-on-scroll is-style-intro wp-block-paragraph\" >Each year nearly 3,000 students with their families and teachers gather at the University of Maryland, College Park for the week-long National Contest. They come from all fifty United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Department of Defense Schools in the Atlantic, and international schools in China, Korea, and elsewhere (NHD International). The excitement can be felt across the campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">The 2027 National Contest<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p  class=\"appear-on-scroll has-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" ><strong>June 13\u201317, 2027<\/strong>, <strong>University of Maryland, College Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">The NHD National Contest kicks off with a Welcome Ceremony to greet students and celebrate their hard work. Students then compete over several days in preliminary and final rounds. Watch the recorded 2025 Welcome Ceremony <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/n7CCmQyZBJE?si=ujwdYOtR2G7C4QCr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">The Awards Ceremony on the final day opens with a Parade of Affiliates, where students from every affiliate marched and showed off their local pride, much like during the Olympics.&nbsp;Watch the recorded 2026 Awards Ceremony at <a href=\"http:\/\/nhd.org\/awards-ceremony\">nhd.org\/awards-ceremony<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the NHD National Contest, students visit Washington, D.C., where they can explore museums and other historical sites to learn about topics for the upcoming year&#8217;s theme.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-default\" ><span class=\"text\">Contest Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">The National Contest provides several types of awards for outstanding student entries.&nbsp;To find out about special prizes or awards at affiliate and local contests, contact your&nbsp;<a href=\"\/contest\/find-local-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">The 2027 National Contest Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 17, at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland, College Park. Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Xfinity-Center-Bag-Policy-Awards-Ceremony-2026.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Xfinity-Center-Bag-Policy-Awards-Ceremony-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bag policy for the Xfinity Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h4  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Contest Category Awards&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" ><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8427 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-2000x1334.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/nhd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Day-5-18-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">The top three entries in each contest category receive awards.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\" ><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1KfMy-1ytjPqdFheV4Bh568ISoCNtciVD9gVRXGfn0OE\/edit?tab=t.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"label\">Download press release template<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h4  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable has-half-margin-bottom\" ><span class=\"text\">Special Prizes<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">View the list of current special prizes available to participants of the National Contest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-button\" ><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/additional-special-prizes\/\"><span class=\"label\">View special prizes<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Outstanding Affiliate Awards<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Two entries from each NHD Affiliate (one in the Junior Division and one in the Senior Division) have the opportunity to receive Outstanding Affiliate Awards.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h4  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Teacher of the Year Award<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Quality teachers are critical to student success. National History Day recognizes their outstanding work and dedication to their students, awarding a teacher in each division with the Teacher of the Year Award. <\/p>\n\n<h6  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Teacher of the Year Award Winners 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Division:<strong> <\/strong>Ann Jackson, B.R. Miller Middle School, Iowa<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Division: Josh Elders, Peters Township Middle School, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n\n<h6  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Teacher of the Year Award Winners 2025<\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Division:<strong> <\/strong>Robert DeCerbo, Palmetto Academy, South Carolina<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Division: Michael Biondo, Main South High School, Illinois<\/p>\n\n<h6  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award Winners 2024<\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Division: Matthew Elms, Singapore American School, Singapore<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Division: Aditi Doshi, Van Nuys High School, Van Nuys, California<\/p>\n\n<h6  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award Winners 2023<\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Division: Terry Kaldhusdal, Kettle Moraine Middle School, Dousman, Wisconsin<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Division: Sarah Razee, Kamehameha Schools Kap\u0101lama, Honolulu, Hawai\u02bbi&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h6  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award Winners 2022<\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Division: Lizandaa Alburg, The Paterson Academy for the Gifted and Talented, School 28, Paterson, New Jersey<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Division: Amy Page, Moriarty High School, Moriarty, New Mexico<\/p>\n\n<h6  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-expandable\" ><span class=\"text\">Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award Winners 2021<\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Division: Suzanne Zmijewski Lim, Winthrop L. Chenery Middle School, Belmont, Massachusetts<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Division: Jeni Boulanger, Oak Hills High School, Oak Hills, California<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading is-style-default\" ><span class=\"text\">Judging<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in serving as a judge for the NHD National Contest? The 2027 National Contest will be held in person at the University of Maryland, College Park, from June 13-17, 2027. 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