WiredforSuccessNatCon

National Elementary Sessions

For All General Sessions:
If you’re listed on the app as a winner for places 6–10 in any competition, please check the app to see which session your award will be presented in. Arrive at the Exhibit Hall 15 minutes before that session begins. You will be called to the awards area to line up for the presentation at that time.

First General Session
Sunday, June 21, 2026

Time Event
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Pre-Session Activities
Award 6-10 Places: Academics, Book Battle, Create and Animate, Collaboration Connection, Creative Writing, Digital Portfolio, Living Literature, Meeting of the Minds, Musicology, Poetry, Project Proposal, Robotics Showcase, Speech, and Technology
7:00 PM First General Session
Opening Ceremony: National Convention State Processional and Premier Performers
Pledge of Allegiance: Laura Higdon | National Leadership Ambassador
National Anthem: Premier Performer Vocalists
Welcome and Introductions: Saeed McElveen | National President
Welcome to Tennessee: Mitchell Parham  | Tennessee Council Chair
Greetings from the Board of Directors: Donna Wear | Board Chair
Greetings from National Beta Office: Bobby Hart | CEO
Keynote Address: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President
Vice Presidential Candidate Introductions: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President
Presidential Candidate Introductions: Saeed McElveen | National President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio – Top 3
Award 1 – 5 Places: Academics, Book Battle, Create and Animate, Collaboration Connection, Creative Writing, Digital Portfolio, Living Literature, Meeting of the Minds, Musicology, Poetry, Project Proposal, Robotics Showcase, Speech, and Technology
Sponsor of the Year Award: Amy Luttrell | National Sponsor
Adjournment: Saeed McElveen | National President

Second General Session
Monday, June 22, 2026

Time Event
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Award 6 – 10 Places: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Onsite – Cake Decorating, Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio, Quiz Bowl, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, Two Dimensional Design, and Visual Arts
3:00 PM Second General Session
Call to Order / Presiding: Everett Hollandsworth  | National Vice President
Keynote Address: Saeed McElveen | National President
Vice Presidential Campaign Rally: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President
Presidential Campaign Rally: Saeed McElveen | National President
*Voting opens for one hour immediately after campaign rallys
Inspirational Address: Laura Higdon | National Leadership Ambassador
Wired for Success Award: Amy Luttrell | National Sponsor
Outstanding Leadership Award: Denia Brown | Director of Convention and Leadership
Songfest Finals – Top 5
Award 1 – 5 Places: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Onsite – Cake Decorating, Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio, Quiz Bowl, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, Two Dimensional Design, and Visual Arts
Adjournment: Everett Hollandsworth  | National Vice President

Third General Session
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Pre-Session Activities
Award 6-10 Places: All the World is a Stage, Beign Better Betas, Beta Blitz, Campaign Skits, Convention Invention, Engineering, Marketing and Communications, Onsite Art – Drawing, Onsite Art – Painting, Performing Arts – Group, Reimagine, Recreate, Recycle, Songfest and Speech
12:00 PM Third General Session
Call to Order / Presiding: Saeed McElveen | National President
Installation of National Officers and National Leadership Ambassador
Invitation to 2027 National Convention in Fortworth, Texas
Performing Arts Finals – Group – Top 3
National Leadership Ambassador Farewell
National Officer Farewells
Award 1 – 5 Places: Presidential, Vice Presidential Skits, Convention Invention, Engineering, Lead Outside the Box, Marketing and Communications, Onsite Art – Drawing, Onsite Art – Painting, Performing Arts – Group, Reimagine, Recreate, Recycle, Songfest and Speech
Adjournment: Newly Elected National President