NAACP National ACT-SO Competition & Awards Ceremony
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DuPage ACT-SO Village,
Get ready! The 49th NAACP National ACT-SO competition is coming to Chicago!!!
As one of the host units, DuPage County ACT-SO invites you to help cheer our students on as they take center stage at the National ACT-SO competition and Awards Ceremony.
Viewing Schedule: All competitions and exhibitions are open to the public.
What You Can See:
Visual Arts & STEM Exhibits: Browse compelling displays of paintings, sculptures, photography, and innovative science/engineering projects.
Performing Arts: Witness dynamic performances in fields like drama, poetry, dance, and music.
Humanities Presentations: Observe podcast-style discussions, original writing critiques, and public speaking events.
National Awards Ceremony
The highlight of the competition is the spectacular Awards Ceremony, which features performances from ACT-SO youth and the presentation of all national awards and scholarships.
Dates, Times, & Locations:
National ACT-SO Competition:
Thursday-Friday, July 16-17, 2026, McCormick Place
National Awards Ceremony:
Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., McCormick Place
Tickets: All attendees must present an official ACT-SO or NAACP Convention credential for admittance.
Use this link to purchase your badge: https://naacp2026-actso.streampoint.com/#&&cTT5jobfYm4BCekp629ZpdIS4UETNs/OYhvVOLKugtCj1D/XjMzRLgc3a9HHz0e5sS4gboDXdZq6jTgaLDLvzrYBd5w5vrbEO/vj0aiScblGv3GeZCXuWyb98V1s+yt5UWOIkdE/lnovkDz2kleB40FgdauLaWRfALegRlJrG9TIjLrs
For more information visit: https://naacp.org/convention/act-so
Get ready! The 49th NAACP National ACT-SO competition is coming to Chicago!!!
As one of the host units, DuPage County ACT-SO invites you to help cheer our students on as they take center stage at the National ACT-SO competition and Awards Ceremony.
Viewing Schedule: All competitions and exhibitions are open to the public.
What You Can See:
Visual Arts & STEM Exhibits: Browse compelling displays of paintings, sculptures, photography, and innovative science/engineering projects.
Performing Arts: Witness dynamic performances in fields like drama, poetry, dance, and music.
Humanities Presentations: Observe podcast-style discussions, original writing critiques, and public speaking events.
National Awards Ceremony
The highlight of the competition is the spectacular Awards Ceremony, which features performances from ACT-SO youth and the presentation of all national awards and scholarships.
Dates, Times, & Locations:
National ACT-SO Competition:
Thursday-Friday, July 16-17, 2026, McCormick Place
National Awards Ceremony:
Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., McCormick Place
Tickets: All attendees must present an official ACT-SO or NAACP Convention credential for admittance.
Use this link to purchase your badge: https://naacp2026-actso.streampoint.com/#&&cTT5jobfYm4BCekp629ZpdIS4UETNs/OYhvVOLKugtCj1D/XjMzRLgc3a9HHz0e5sS4gboDXdZq6jTgaLDLvzrYBd5w5vrbEO/vj0aiScblGv3GeZCXuWyb98V1s+yt5UWOIkdE/lnovkDz2kleB40FgdauLaWRfALegRlJrG9TIjLrs
For more information visit: https://naacp.org/convention/act-so
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Where is it happening?
McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL., 2301 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60616-2452, United States
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