AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

Photography by: Sergio Arriata

The Palm Awards Nomination Breakfast honoring High School Theatre Directors was held on March 8th at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. KRGV’s Tim Smith and Telemundo 40’s Brenda Cantu served as the Master of Ceremonies and announced the student nominees in 25 categories. With 25 participating high schools and 40 productions over the 2023-2024 season, the Palm Awards has committed to distributing $25,000 in scholarships this year.

A total of thirteen universities from across the nation have signed on to be part of the national panel that determines the Palm Award winners in multiple categories. It was announced that television star Nicholas Gonzales is this year’s award show host. In addition, the Michael Alebis Legacy Award was posthumously awarded to PSJA High School director Johnny Joe Trillayes. This award is given to an individual who made an impactful contribution to the betterment of the arts in the Rio Grande Valley.

The Palm Awards ceremony will be held on May 8th at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.