COMPETITIONS
Presented by Johnson University
The goal of our Competitions is to encourage students to use their gifts to glorify God and to promote the theme of the Convention.
All of the competitions this year are being led by Johnson University. This means that students who participate will
receive college level professor feedback for growth and be potentially eligible for college scholarships!
All of the competitions this year are being led by Johnson University. This means that students who participate will
receive college level professor feedback for growth and be potentially eligible for college scholarships!
The goal of our Competitions is to encourage students to use their gifts to glorify God and to promote the theme of the Convention. All of the competitions this year are being led by Johnson University. This means that students who participate will receive college level professor feedback for growth and be potentially eligible for college scholarships!
General Competition Information:
- All entrants must be middle or high school students registered for TCTC 2026.
- Entries should reflect the 2026 Theme: More Than.
- Students may only submit one entry per category.
- Original works by entrants will be given greater consideration.
- Winners in some categories may be eligible for scholarship through Johnson University
- All entries must be submitted by filling out this online form.
- Videos will submit a link to their video in the online form. (YouTube, vimeo, etc)
- All entries must be received by November 3, 2025. Please do not ask for extensions. Late entries will not be accepted.
- Competition results will be posted on TCTC social media sites by December 18, 2025 via social media.
- Awards will be acknowledged at the convention during the pre-show portion of one of the sessions.
- The online form must be submitted for each entry submitted. Please include names & grade levels of all participants.
2025 CATEGORIES
2026 CATEGORIES
Music (Solo/Duet)
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- Vocalists may use live or recorded accompaniment.
- Please include a copy of lyrics, including songwriter credits.
- Original Songs are favored.
- Mixing and technical enhancements are strongly discouraged, and detract from fair evaluation of vocalists.
Music (Group)
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- Music must be performed and recorded live for the competition.
- Mixing and technical enhancements (beyond normal FX/pedals) are discouraged, and detract from fair evaluation of bands.
- Please include lyrics & songwriter credits (original or otherwise).
Video
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- 5-minute limit, not counting credits.
- Keep it PG or cleaner (allowing for serious subject manner but keeping language and action "clean").
- Reflect the convention theme.
- Avoid use of any copyrighted or trademarked material, including music.
- Shoot in a minimum of 720p HD in horizontal mode.
Creative Arts
Official Entry Information
Our purpose in this category is to provide a forum for teens with talents not addressed by the other categories. Possible entries may include writings, artwork, dance, instrumental soloists, vocal groups, spoken word, and a host of other possibilities.
Rules Specific to Category
Official Entry Information
Our purpose in this category is to provide a forum for teens with talents not addressed by the other categories. Possible entries may include writings, artwork, dance, instrumental soloists, vocal groups, spoken word, and a host of other possibilities.
Rules Specific to Category
- Entries should not exceed 7 minutes in length.
- Where applicable, please include in your email any lyrics, text, or other information pertinent to the performance.
- Please note if the work is original.
- If the entry is a physical product (painting, sculpture…), please take a pic and post a link to the pic in your online form submission.
Questions concerning competitions?
Send them to competitions@TCTCinfo.com