About the Peer Promise Awards

The Peer Promise Awards are designed to provide recognition to high school students in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area who create outstanding work, either as individual projects or as class projects.

Judging: Each entry is judged anonymously, and on its own merit, by a panel of professionals who adhere to a high standard of excellence.

Awards: First Place category winners receive a prestigious Peer Promise Award.  Second Place winners receive a Certificate of Merit.  All winners will be honored at the Peer Awards Ceremony.

When and where are the Peer Promise Awards presented?
The Peer Promise Awards are part of the Peer Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Saturday evening, November 22nd at the National Press Club.  The address is 529 14th Street, NW (at F Street), Washington, DC  20045.  Take the elevator to the top floor.  Metro Center is two blocks away and parking is available underground.

What’s the schedule of events? 

• 6:00 – Buffet Dinner 
• 7:30 – Awards Ceremony
• 10:00 – Dessert, Coffee & Congratulations

What does it cost to attend the Peer Promise Awards ceremony?
Peer Promise Award winners and Certificate of Merit Award winners get in for free, along with their teacher. Parents get in for $45 each.

What if I have questions about the Peer Awards?
Contact the Peer Chair, Maria Barnes, at 703.679.3879 or email her at mbarnes@caci.com.