What are the Shulers?

Celebrating excellence in high school musical theatre across Georgia, the Shuler Awards recognize student achievement onstage and behind the scenes, connecting classrooms to center stage through ArtsBridge Foundation’s statewide arts education initiatives. Lakeside’s Spring Musical will be adjudicated by a panel of 3-4 judges. Shuler Nominations are announced in mid-March and the Awards show is mid-April.

Shuler Award Winners

Shuler Award Recognitions

2026 Nominations- Anything Goes

Best Actress: Amelia Wilson (Reno Sweeney)

Best Lighting Design: Hudson Anderson and A. Morales Vizcaino

Best Music Direction: LeRoy Kennedy and Amelia Wilson

Best Supporting Performer: Patrick Oliver (Lord Evelyn Oakley)

Best Technical Execution: Claire Epps and Lily Matthews

Honorable Mention: Overall Production

2025 Nominations - Matilda the Musical

Best Supporting Performer: Amelia Wilson (Miss Honey)

2024 Nominations/ Honorable Mentions - Mean Girls the Musical

Best Actor: Diego Reyes (Damian)

Best Ensemble: Mean Girls Cast

Best Featured Performer: Caleb Kraft (Kevin G)

Best Supporting Performer: Avry Bowman (Janis)

Honorable Mention Best Choreography: Karson Schoell

2022 Honorable Mentions - The Little Mermaid

Best Choreography

Best Featured Performer: Olivia Samford (Ursula)

Best Music Direction: The Cast of The Little Mermaid

2020 Nominations/Honorable Mentions - Mary Poppins

Best Choreography: Jeremy Mezoff

Best Technical Execution: Ann Richmond

Honorable Mention Best Costumes: Emily Claussen and Greta Hayes

2019 Nominations/Honorable Mentions - Chicago

Best Lighting Design: Chris Rigby

Best Orchestra: Daniel Macnamara

Honorable Mention Best Actress: Bella Reynolds (Velma Kelly)

Honorable Mention Tech Execution: Ann Richmond

Honorable Mention Best Supporting Actor: Sam Greene (Amos)

2018 Nominations/Honorable Mentions - Bring it On

Best Supporting Performer: Luis Vijil (Twig)

2017 Nominations/Honorable Mentions - Hairspray

Honorable Best Supporting Performer: Kate Berg (Penny)

Honorable Mention Best Orchestra: Daniel Macnamara