The Brandon Victor Dixon Awards for excellence in high school musical theatre is presented annually at The National Theatre in Washington D.C, a regional partner of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as The Jimmy Awards®. The top two acting award winners from the BVD Awards season are invited to compete at the Jimmy Awards® in New York City.
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The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), otherwise known as the Jimmy Awards®, was established in 2009 by Pittsburgh CLO and Nederlander Alliances, a division of The Nederlander Organization, to elevate the importance of theatre arts education in schools and reward excellence in student performance. The program impacts approximately 100,000 students annually who participate in high school musical theatre competitions sponsored by over 50 professional theatres throughout the US.
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For the first three years of The Brandon Victor Dixon Awards' inception in 2022, a student from Fairfax Academy's Musical Theatre & Actors Studio has went on to represent the greater Washington D.C. region at The Jimmy Awards.
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JOSHUA LEMONS
[MTAS '22 Alum] Joshua received his award for his portrayal of Gomez Addams in Oakton High School's production of The Addams Family. |
ISABELLA JACKSON
[MTAS '23 Alum] Isabella received her award for her portrayal of Delores Van Cartier in Fairfax High School's production of Sister Act. |
JONAH UFFELMAN
[MTAS '24 Alum] Jonah received his award for his portrayal of Wade Cry-Baby Walker in Fairfax Academy's production of Cry-Baby |
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THE ACADEMY AWARDSEach year we recognize our exceptional students at our prestigious Academy Awards event at the end of the school year. The Academy Excellence Award is selected by the entire Academy faculty and staff. The award given to a student who regularly and consistently shows extraordinary enthusiasm for the Academy, and acts on that enthusiasm by volunteering inside AND outside of class to assist wherever and whenever needed - and in doing so, this student makes a real impact on the life of the Academy. Program specific awards are unique to each content area and are award to 3-4 individual students at the instructor's discretion.
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Musical Theatre & Actors Studio
Award Winners
THE RISING STAR AWARD
The Rising Star Award is given to a student who shows extraordinary potential and professional promise.
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2025
Jonas Ethington Sophomore Oakton HS |
2024
Allie Blanchet Freshman Herndon HS |
2023
Jonah Uffelman Junior Madison HS |
2022
Haley Kim Sophomore Woodson HS |
2021
Sophia Manicone Sophomore Madison HS |
THE TRIPLE THREAT AWARD
The Triple Threat Award is given to a student with equal talents across the disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting.
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2025
Ethan Hardy Senior Herndon HS |
2024
Sammy Leigh Hayes Senior Fairfax HS |
2023
Katie Wood Senior Centreville HS |
2022
Chloe Jornales Senior Westfield HS |
2021
Steven Eckloff Senior Robinson SS |
THE OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
The Outstanding Breakthrough Award is given to a student who has consistently shown great progress and artistic growth.
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2025
Reagan Geissler Freshman Madison HS |
2024
Gary Valdivieso Senior Hayfield SS |
2023
Kate Townsend Junior Madison HS |
2022
Emma Campbell Junior Woodson HS |
2021
William Choi Senior Fairfax HS |