Accolades honoring outstanding
artists who have inspired our
entire community.
JM artists regularly receive awards and recognitions for their inspiring work — including annual awards presented by school arts departments and honors announced by other organizations across our community and beyond. Many of them are selected as JMArts Scholars to continue their study during the summer, often at weeklong intensive workshops on university campuses. Others are honored for excellence in other ways.
JM ANNUAL AWARDS
JMArts Scholars
Awarded to exceptional and dedicated artists for summer study at residential workshops on university campuses.
Click here for more, including a full roster of JMArts Scholars
Kaitlin James Theater Award
Presented to an actor or crew member in JM’s annual musical for outstanding contributions to the production’s success. Named for Kaitlin James, who inspired the award and was its first recipient. (The 2020 award was presented for the spring theater workshop play performed in the spring of 2021.)
2023-24, Karsyn Vann and Andrey Ureña-Seceña
2022-23, Dylan Mendoza Huezo
2021-22, Paige Colborne
2020, Hannah Redding
2019, Oscar Manzanarez
2018, Corrine Collison
2017, Alyssa Gaines and Orlando Balderas
2016, Jasmine Brower
2015, Kaitlin James
Outstanding Graduate in Band
Awarded to a senior whose work demonstrates the highest standards of growth and excellence in concert or marching band performance.
2023, Buck Thornton
2022, Emma Wieber
2021, Wesley Apple and Daniel Escalona Fernandez
2020, Jimmy Joyner III
2019, Aaron Partin
2018, Cesareo Aguila
Outstanding Graduate in Dance
Awarded to a senior whose work demonstrates the highest standards of growth and excellence in dance.
2023, Rossilyn Brooks
Outstanding Graduate in Jazz
Awarded to a senior whose work demonstrates the highest standards of growth and excellence in jazz performance.
2023, Not awarded due to no jazz classes offered
2022, Not awarded due to pandemic-related circumstances
2021, Not awarded due to pandemic-related circumstances
2020, Jabez Lujan
2019, Oliver Mitchum
Outstanding Graduate in Theater
Awarded to a senior whose work demonstrates the highest standards of growth and excellence in theater.
2023, Mylie Cardman
2022, Laci Burt and Wilson Ramos Meza
2021, Conrad Suits
2020, Kayli McIntosh
2019, Corrine Collison
Outstanding Graduate in Visual Art
Awarded to a senior whose work demonstrates the highest standards of growth and excellence in visual art.
2023, Victoria Barlow
2022, Cody Decausemaker
2021, Tiana Brooks
2020, Jackelin Carrillo Ibarra
2019, Joseph Richardson
2018, Karmen Brown
Outstanding Graduate in Vocal Music
Awarded to a senior whose work demonstrates the highest standards of growth and excellence in vocal performance.
2023, Ainsley Canipe and Sanaiya Cheek
2022, Courtney Nicole Shackelford
2021, Rilee Rains
2020, Jennifer Trejo Benitez
2019, Samantha Zarate
2018, Alyssa Gaines
Young Actor Award
Awarded to a first-year cast member who demonstrates both commitment to and potential in theater.
2023, Isabella Palacios
2022, Callie Fogleman
2021, Karsyn Vann
2020, Buck Thornton
Young Artist Award
Awarded to a visual artist in an introductory-level course who demonstrates both commitment to and potential in visual art.
2023, Ariel Maravilla Estrada
2022, Yazmin Lopez-Muñoz and Sheccid Rangel Garcia
2021, Jennifer Diaz Garcia
2020, Tiana Brooks
2019, Jocelyn Lopez Mejia
Young Dancer Award
Awarded to a dancer in an introductory-level course who demonstrates both commitment to and potential in dance.
2023, Samantha Wieber
Young Instrumentalist Award
Awarded to an instrumentalist in an introductory-level course who demonstrates both commitment to and potential in instrumental music.
2023, Alejandro Benitez Espinoza and Carolyn Lucero Santiago
2022, Aidee Davalos-Orozco
2021, Andy Ayala Jimenez
2020, Dayanara Rodriguez Mata
Young Vocalist Award
Awarded to a vocalist in an introductory-level course who demonstrates both commitment to and potential in vocal music.
2023, Luis Ciriaco Regino
2022, Teylor Matthews
2021, Cassidy DeShazo
2020, Micaela Lopez
JMArts Community Hero
Awarded to a volunteer from the community who has contributed significantly to the success of the arts at Jordan-Matthews High School.
2023, Denise Partin
2022, Cynthia Bredenberg
2021, William “Chip” Pate
2020, Sharon Allen
JMArts Art Commissions
Awarded to artists whose work is commissioned by JMArts for special projects, including spring greeting cards, and includes $100 for the rights to use their work.
2021, Tiana Brooks
JMArts Holiday Card Award
Presented to visual artists whose works were selected for the annual JMArts holiday card, a fundraising project for JMArts, and includes $100 for the rights to publish their work.
2023, Stephanie Aleman
2022, Lilli Otterbach
2021, Vielka Gonzalez
2020, Maggie Thornton
2019, Natalia Pozos Velasco
JMArts Juried Art Exhibition Awards
Presented to visual artists whose works are judged first and second place in the annual juried art show.
2023, Show not held due to transition in art instruction
2022, Show not held due to transition in art instruction
2021, Tiana Brooks and Chloey Johnson; honorable mention Carlin Brown, Anna Brooke Fuller, Linda Ocampo and Isabella Palacios
2020, Show not held due to the pandemic
2019, Tiana Brooks and Rilee Rains; honorable mention Madelyn Eubanks and Diana Ocampo
2018, Joseph Richardson and Jaymonee; honorable mention Monica Razo
2017, Michael Vasquez and Luz Zagada
OTHER 2023-24 AWARDS
Carowinds Festival of Music
Ratings of “Excellent” or “Superior” awarded at one of the region’s top music festivals.
Jordan-Matthews Concert Band
Chatham Artists Guild Student Art Show
Artists exhibiting at the annual show featuring Chatham’s top student artists.
Stephanie Aleman, Ashley Cervantes Lopez, Yasmin Cobos, Natasha Herrera-Rodriguez, Emma Justice, Ashley Lopez Franciso, Gisele Lopez Hernandez, Giancarlo Lopez Lopez, Kenny Pablo Mateo and Yesenia Soto Monter
North Carolina Governor’s School
Students selected to study the arts over the summer at North Carolina Governor’s School.
Jacqueline Basilio in theater
North Carolina Theatre Conference Regional Awards
Commendations for excellence presented for productions at the NCTC High School Play Festival regional competition.
”The Female Gaze” for Excellence in Scenic Design
David Ta’Bon for Excellence in Acting
Karsyn Vann for Excellence in Acting
One Chatham Art Clinic and Exhibition
Outstanding artists selected for the 2024 One Chatham Art Clinic and Exhibition.
Eimy Acosta Valdez, Jocelyn Cano Morales, Yazmin Cobos, Sayuri Escalona Nunez, Dulce Herrera Duarte, Natasha Herrera-Rodriguez, Gisele Lopez Hernandez, Joceline Marroquin Pacheco, Zyniuh Marsh, Tashaun McKinney, Kenny Pablo Mateo, Carolina Rice, Shawn Roblero Morales, Leslie Valesco Marin and Gabriella Whitman
One Chatham Band
Outstanding musicians selected to the 2023 One Chatham Band.
Emanuel Arellano, trumpet; Reyes Basurto Canseco, clarinet; Abigail Cockrum, tenor saxophone; Adasofie Davis, alto saxophone; Miguel Ignacio, clarinet; Bryan Onda, alto saxophone; Serena Pietri, trumpet; David Ta’Bon, tuba; Maxy Vasquez Gomez, trumpet; and Jonathan Vasquez Mazariegos, baritone saxophone
One Chatham Chorus
Outstanding vocalists selected to the 2023 One Chatham Chorus.
Felix Banks, Jacqueline Basilio, Osiris Basilio Saucedo, Yazmin Burnett-Allen, Jayden Butler, Jose Corona Vincente, Saori Cortes Rodriguez, Nancy Cruz Sanchez, Malik Davis, Dayneliz Doñe Batista, Yazmany Hernandez Romero, Armie Kendrick, Sandra Lopez, Maria Lopez Paz, Kanasia McArthur, Yomariz Ordoñez Alonzo, Brenda Paulino, Clara Rojas, Carolina Ruiz, Bella Santos Villatoro, Karsyn Vann, Na'mir Wiley and Francisco Zabaleta Vico
Sing and Play ’24 Champion
High School Division winner of the “Sing and Play ’24” student music competition.
Sandra Gisel Lopez
