Young Artist Academy™
47 YEARS OF HONORING YOUNG ARTISTS
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A VOICE ACTING ROLE: Youth Artist
Avery Chan - Matchbox Adventures
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV COMMERCIAL: Youth Actress
Charli Penton - Nintendo Switch: Losing Streak
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV COMMERCIAL: Youth Actor
Dillion Blake Allen - Abbott Elementary Season 5 Promo
OUTSTANDING MUSIC VOCALIST: Youth Artist
Melissa Marielle - Under a Mistletoe
OUTSTANDING MUSIC SINGLE: Young Female Vocalist
Emma Henriquez - Spanglish
OUTSTANDING MUSIC SINGLE: Teen Female Vocalist
Brianna Reyes - Too Much For Quiet
OUTSTANDING MUSIC SINGLE: Teen Male Vocalist
Matthew Rodriguez - Scene Stealer
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MUSIC VIDEO: Youth Artist
Caroline Lobbin - Rollercoasters
OUTSTANDING DANCER
Ibrahim Singare
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SERIES: Guest Starring Youth Artist
Colin O'Brien - Tracker
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SERIES: Recurring Youth Artist
Redding Munsell - The Young & The Restless
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SERIES: Leading Youth Artist
Augusta Liv - Evil Lives Here
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV MOVIE: Youth Artist
Riley Beeson - Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING SERIES: Guest Youth Artist
Tristan Riggs - Dhar Mann-Jordan Matters Life Changed With One Viral Video
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING SERIES: Recurring Youth Artist
Isabella Astbury - Ripple
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING SERIES: Supporting Youth Actress
Olivia Génesis - Vid Chronicles
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING SERIES: Supporting Youth Actor
Preston Mota - American Primeval
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING SERIES: Leading Young Artist
Scout Latshaw - St. Michael's Intern
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING SERIES: Leading Teen Artist
Robyn Betteridge - The Stolen Girl
BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING FILM: Teen Actress
Ellie Mae Smith - Sleepers
BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING FILM: Teen Actor
Rayce Snyder - Land's End
BEST LEADING PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING FILM: Young Artist
Ranen Navat - The Christmas Baby That Brought Us Home
BEST LEADING PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING FILM: Teen Artist
Abigail Grace Korenthal - Aftermath
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A STREAMING TV MOVIE: Youth Artist
Declan Pope - Saving the Christmas Ranch
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM: Supporting Young Actress
Juniper Verdon - The Second Oldest Man Alive
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM: Supporting Young Actor
Hanok Larson - The Second Oldest Man Alive
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM: Supporting Teen Artist
Nico Cabrera - Scarecrow
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM: Young Actress
Ashleigh Walker - Little Pumpkin
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM: Young Actor
Caleb Maldonado - The Disappearing Room
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM: Teen Artist
Zakary Risinger - Double O' Dalton
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM: Supporting Young Artist
Sienna Feghouli - Peak Everything
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM: Supporting Teen Artist
Gordon Rocks - Griffin in Summer
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM: Leading Young Artist
Élodie Fontaine - All Stirred Up!
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM: Leading Teen Artist
Mia Brathwaite - Mood
OUTSTANDING WRITERS
Bronson & Ty Howard - Aftermath
OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR
Aurora Iler - Grape
The Young Artist Academy™ has evolved significantly since its founding in 1978. Following new leadership in 2017, the academy implemented a comprehensive restructuring of its operations, business model, and strategic partnerships. That same year, after a 20-year hiatus, Allport Productions was engaged to produce the annual awards ceremony under a new set of organizational standards, directives, and conventions established by the academy. Today, the Young Artist Academy™ operates with enhanced governance and notably rigorous security and vetting protocols. The organization does not permit unvetted or questionable individuals to be officially affiliated with its programs or events, ensuring a safe and professional environment for its Members, guests, and industry partners. The academy also continually evaluates its relationships and initiatives, aligning itself with organizations and collaborators that share its commitment to innovation, integrity, and meaningful progress. Guided by its Board of Governors, the academy is dedicated to educating, protecting, and mentoring young artists, equipping them to navigate the entertainment industry safely while providing an internationally respected platform for artistic achievement and recognition. Through transparent leadership, forward-thinking programming, and meaningful year-round opportunities, the Young Artist Academy™ continues to elevate the next generation of performers and creators.
We invite you to discover the NEW Young Artist Academy™
