AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Gold Prize
Silver Prize
Bronze Prize
Honorable Mention
Prize
✓ Official Electronic Certificate
✓ Written Jury Feedback
Every Participant Receives
✓ Media Coverage Opportunities
✓ Selected prize winners may be invited to perform alongside WIYAMS ARTISTS in a concert presented by the Washington International Young Artists Music Series.
✓ Gold Award winners may request one official recommendation letter within two years of the competition year.
Additional Opportunities
Meet Our Jury
Dr. Francesca Hurst
Final Round Jury
Dr. Ivo Kaltchev
Final Round Jury
Dr. Mayron Tsong
Final Round Jury
Giuseppe Devastato
Final Round Jury
Why Choose Potomac?
International Jury
Distinguished pianists, professors, and music professionals from around the world.
Written Feedback
Every participant receives written comments from the jury.
Media Coverage Opportunities
Selected winners may receive media coverage through the Competition's official media partners.
Performance Opportunities
Selected winners may be invited to perform alongside WIYAMS ARTISTS at the Washington International Young Artists Music Series.
No Additional Fee for Finalists
Advance to the Final Round without paying an additional competition fee.
Designed to provide meaningful recognition, educational feedback, and artistic opportunities for young pianists.
Explore the Competition
COMPETITION TIMELINE
August 1 – October 15
Competition officially opens and applications are accepted.
October 15 – Early November
Preliminary Round Adjudication.
November
Final Round Adjudication
December
Competition results announced.
Electronic certificates and written adjudications distributed.
READY TO APPLY?
Join Young Pianists from Around the World
Share your music, receive professional feedback, and become part of an international community of young artists
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Official Partners
Together with our partners, the Potomac International Piano Competition connects young pianists from around the world through a professional platform based in Washington, D.C.
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