The Zachary Johnson Peace Prize and America Heals

⭐ About the Zachary Johnson Memorial Peace Prize Contest

Vote for your favorite entries by giving a 👍 from May 18-28, 2026. The top 10 will perform live at the finals on June 4, 2026, 6:00PM at Elm Creative Arts School, where judges will select the winning lineup. 

Want to enter? Milwaukee County high school students ages 14–18 can submit an original music or spoken-word video from April 2- May 15, 2026. 

Submit using the link below. 

Videos must be live, max 4 minutes, no edits, and aligned with the theme of peace and love creation. 10 cash scholarships up to $3,000!